Polar bears live in a cold climate – the Arctic. During the night, the polar bears return to their dens to sleep. On cold days, the polar bears cover their noses to keep them warm. In snowstorms, the polar bears curl up and sleep. The coat of the polar bears acts as a camouflage in the snow. Polar bears scare their enemies by making loud noises.

During spring and summer, polar bears dig the snow for grass and seaweed. They normally catch seals and fish to eat. They especially love to eat seals. Polar bears have a very good sense of smell.

Before the bear cub is born, the mother bear will dig a hole in the snow to form a den that will provide warmth and safety. They are normally born during the winter months. When the cub is born, it is blind, toothless and as small as a guinea pig. When the cubs are hungry, they will seek food from their mother.

The cubs leave their den during the spring when they are about three months’ old. The cubs enjoy rumbling and tumbling in the snow. They hiss and squeal to make soft rumbling sounds. When they cubs are old enough, their mother will bring them for a swim in the sea. The cub leaves its mother when it is about two and a half years’ old. If it is a male, it will live all by itself. If it is a female, it will have the first set of cubs. The longest polar bears can live is about 30 years.