Interesting Facts about Polar Bears

How many species of polar bears are there?

Choose one:

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

Answer:

b) 2

Polar bears are classified into two species, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and the recently discovered genetic species, the ABC bear (Urses abcedarius).

The polar bear, also known as the white bear or sea bear, is a large bear native to the Arctic Circle. The ABC bear, on the other hand, was discovered through genetic analysis and is still undergoing further research to determine its characteristics and habitat.

Overall, there are two distinct species of polar bears that exist today.