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Bear Sizes in Perspective

On It — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:06:38 GMT

It hurts to know the polar bear is in peril. They are much larger than I realized.

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Sooner — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:12:04 GMT

Polar bears have translucent hair.

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On It — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:27:14 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Polar bears have translucent hair.

I did not know that. Thanks you for the interesting information. They are a phenomenon.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:28:40 GMT

@On It. Their size is amazingly deceptive. They don't look so big when photographed at a distance. That beast couldn't even stand up in the average house.

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LindaSal — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:34:00 GMT

@On It They are quite amazing. I got to go on a Polar Bear expedition in Churchill Canada 7 years ago and it was really something to see. We went to witness the migration (they migrate in October) and got to see them fairly close up at times on the tundra. DH got some beautiful photos on that trip. The very small town has quite a small population.

We stayed at the Lazy Bear Lodge which was quite rustic. It's the coldest I've ever been in my life and it snows a lot. While we had dinner in the dining room a polar bear was literally on the back deck. Later someone took a photo of their footprint inside the polar bears print in the snow.........it was unbelievable the size difference!

That trip was a blessing for me.

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On It — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:37:37 GMT

@LindaSal Talk about a once in a lifetime experience! You had one. I did not know such an excursion existed.

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cheriere — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:53:07 GMT

@On It That sure does put their size into perspective! I had no idea they're that much bigger than other bears either!😊💝

@Sooner I didn't know their hair was translucent. Wow! That's pretty cool to know.😊💝

@LindaSal Talk about a once in a lifetime trip! You sure got to experience one. I'll bet it was magical getting to stay there and witness so much of natures beauty firsthand. I don't know anyone who's even had an experience remotely close. You're so lucky!😊💝

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SandySparkles — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:56:25 GMT

WOW!😲 This certainly puts things into perspective!!! They are massive!!!😁 To know that these MAGNIFICENT creatures are losing some of their natural habitat due to global warming, and up to two thirds of their population face extinction by 2050 is heartbreaking!💔 I hope we can solve the greenhouse gas emissions crisis so that they are around for my dear grandchildren and their children to enjoy! Thank goodness for conservation efforts!😊

Thank you for sharing such a jaw-dropping, thought provoking photo!!!👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:58:15 GMT

I love ploar bears...and turtles.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:05:40 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Polar bears have translucent hair.

Their hairs are hollow, too, to make it more insulative plus their skin is black to absorb sunlight for warmth.

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cheriere — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:12:06 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
Polar bears have translucent hair.

Their hairs are hollow, too, to make it more insulative plus their skin is black to absorb sunlight for warmth.

Wow! I didn't know that either. I'm learning a lot of fun facts I didn't know about Polar Bears. Should make for good conversation at dinner tonight.😃

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songbird — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:48:02 GMT

Polar bears are by far the most aggressive bear. There have been some human fatalities This is rare though. But it does happen.The skin of this bear is actually black. Great swimmers, but not as agile in the water as marine animals. They also avoid attacking certain animals like Orcas. Apparently they can live in all kinds of weather as they do pretty well in zoos all over the world.

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Sooner — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:15:18 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
WOW!😲 This certainly puts things into perspective!!! They are massive!!!😁 To know that these MAGNIFICENT creatures are losing some of their natural habitat due to global warming, and up to two thirds of their population face extinction by 2050 is heartbreaking!💔 I hope we can solve the greenhouse gas emissions crisis so that they are around for my dear grandchildren and their children to enjoy! Thank goodness for conservation efforts!😊

Thank you for sharing such a jaw-dropping, thought provoking photo!!!👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles Well, life goes on. Be glad the dinosaurs are toast! (Trying to lighten the mood here!)

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SandySparkles — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:54:19 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:
WOW!😲 This certainly puts things into perspective!!! They are massive!!!😁 To know that these MAGNIFICENT creatures are losing some of their natural habitat due to global warming, and up to two thirds of their population face extinction by 2050 is heartbreaking!💔 I hope we can solve the greenhouse gas emissions crisis so that they are around for my dear grandchildren and their children to enjoy! Thank goodness for conservation efforts!😊

Thank you for sharing such a jaw-dropping, thought provoking photo!!!👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles Well, life goes on. Be glad the dinosaurs are toast! (Trying to lighten the mood here!)

@Sooner 😂😂 It gave me first my first cheerful giggle of the morning so it worked! WHEW!😂😂😂

I am however, very passionate about conservation!😉

~~~All we need is LOVE💖