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    Ursus arctos horribilis is the scientific name for the one and only Grizzly Bear. The Grizzly Bear has some specific qualities to help it survive in areas like Minnesota. The Grizzly Bear has key traits to make them survive in Subarctic climate zones. The Grizzly Bear has "grizzled" fur according to Animal Fact Guide. The also use this fur to hibernate in the winter months. A Bear usually has 40 beats per minute when the Bear is active, but, when it's the hibernating season, it drops down to 8…

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    The Yukon. Where only the strongest and smartest will survive. The American Eskimo, or Eskie, is a type of Spitz that is originally a companion dog but has the competency to survive in harsh climates. Climates with rigid weather ranging from 36.1 C. to -60 C. The Eskie would suit life in Yukon, Alaska because of its qualities and characteristics, although some may argue that the American Eskimo would not survive. First, the American Eskimo has a plethora of qualities that would help it…

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    The four basic cultural divisions of the Arctic consisted of the Unangan, Yup’ik, and 2 types of Inuit. The Arctic is a very harsh environment, so these tribes had to learn to live with the cold, and have strong self-reliance, cooperation, modesty, self-control, and share with others. The Unangan lived in large, permanent communities located on the Aleutian Islands. This was a relatively warm environment. Their main food resource consisted of sea mammals and fish. They are different from the…

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    Misabe Summary

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    Misabe, also known as the man of the forest, was called upon as a last resort to save the people of Yona. His spirit was of a bear and he could control the element of water. Misabe entered the town after being in the forest for millions of years in that island and he called his spirit animal for help, for he needs it to fight the strongest creature ever to be seen by a human eye, Kimaui. He manipulated the human brain to obey his commands. Misabe, who wasn't human, did not get affected by Kimaui…

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    One of the planets largest predator the beautiful and powerful polar bear is in a crisis and a simple formula tells us why if we change that's formula we can begin A new path of survival and hope for these animals. simply there is one thing critical for polar bears and it is ice these bears are very adopted two Hunt and breeze and even den on sea ice platforms and here's why because when it comes to survival polar bears are utterly pendant on seals as they are high in fat that the Bears need to…

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    Polar Bear Habitat Loss

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    Seal and polar bear hunting have long since been a popular pastime and cultural practice for Canada’s indigenous populations. However, as outlined by the newspaper article “Greenpeace side sweeps the Inuit,” if not properly controlled, it can also lead these species to even further endangerment (Sopuck R., 2007). When caught, polar bears can often be sold for large sums and can provide a source of income for Indigenous groups (Sopuck R., 2007). While this practice has been a long-held cultural…

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    The polar bears are a fascinating species that are able to survive under extreme conditions that most animals would not be able to live in. By the end of the century, two-thirds of the world’s polar bear population could disappear. The polar bear population should be conserved. Polar bears are endangered due to global warming or Earth’s change in climate. Another key role in their endangerment is pollutants that are toxic and damaging to a polar bear’s body. A big cause is illegal hunting, where…

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    Essay On Water Bears

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    Water bears are hearty creatures, which inspire people to create useful things, such as the development of a special type of glass and a refrigerator-free form of storage. Water bears are tardigrades, and their hardiness has been put to the test. There are 900 known species of tardigrades. Water bears are also known as moss piglets. German pastor Johann August Ephraim Goeze discovered them in 1776 and named them tardigrade kleiner wasserbar, which means little water bear in German. They were…

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    there exist 19 separate populations of polar bears. Of these 19, two exist in Alaska, one named the Southern Beaufort Sea population, and the other known as the Chukchi Sea population. Along the northern coast of Alaska, from approximately 137°W to 167°W members of the Southern Beaufort Sea population can be found (Fischbach et al., 2007). During recent years, the Southern Beaufort Sea population of polar bears has been seen migrating southward. Because polar bear movements are often driven by…

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    Endangered Species Summary Polar Bear Jaksen Perrin, Kelsie Pierce, and James Ryburn Ursus maritimus, otherwise called Polar bears, are essentially large white bears with large, flat, webbed feet used for swimming and roaming on ice. They live in regions between the arctic circle and the North Pole where there is a lot of water and ice, a habitat they have evolved to live in over time. Unlike most bear species, Polar bears are considered to be “marine mammals” meaning they are categorized…

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