The polar bear is a marine mammal. Its scientific name is Ursus maritimus, which means “sea bear.” — Polar Bears can eat almost anything –  ringed seals, bearded seal, walrus, reindeer, and even whales. — They can be found in 5 different countries – Greenland, Norway, Canada, Russia, and USA. — They can typically be found along or near coasts and islands and on floating ice.

For more information about polar bears and Arctic wildlife, see the new IMAX® film “To The Arctic 3D” opening in select IMAX Theatres starting April 20, 2012. “To The Arctic 3D” is a MacGillivray Freeman Film from Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Corporation.