The Largest Polar Bear And Why It Grew So Big

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While Kodiak bears are of similar size, polar bears are typically regarded as the largest bear species on the planet.

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The weight of the heaviest polar bear ever recorded rivaled that of a fishing boat.

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Typically, a polar bear's weight falls within the range of 330 pounds to 1,322 pounds on average.

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The most massive polar bear on record reached a weight of 2,209 pounds and stood approximately 11 feet 1 inch tall when rearing on its hind legs.

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The largest polar bear, weighing 2,209 pounds, owed its size to its favorable genetic traits, which predisposed it to attain such impressive proportions.

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In the 1960s, the polar bear population was in a state of decline due to excessive hunting by humans. Consequently, only an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 polar bears remained at that time.

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The biggest polar bear didn't need to travel long distances for its meals, allowing it to maintain and even increase its weight, instead of shedding it.

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Although the specific age of this polar bear is uncertain, polar bears generally continue to increase in size as they mature.

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