Facts about Polar Bears Game Quiz Online

Cute and fluffy, polar bears are nevertheless considered as the menacing sentinels of the Arctic tundras. Their white fur easily blends in their frosty habitats, so you better be on your toes if you ever find yourself exploring the Arctic some day – if we manage to prevent the polar ice caps from melting, that is.

Polar bears are alluring and enigmatic creatures. How well do you know them?

Questions

What is the average lifespan of a polar bear in the wild?

A.10-15 years

B.15-25 years

C.20-30 years

D.40-60 years

Polar bears are the most active during…

A.the first third of the day

B.the middle third of the day

C.the last third of the day

D.the entire day

The average litter size of polar bears is ____ cubs.

A.two

B.four

C.six

D.eight

Polar bears have a remarkably strong sense of smell. They can pick up a prey’s scent from as far as ________ kilometres away.

A.three

B.five

C.twelve

D.sixteen

A polar bear actually has _____ skin underneath its thick fur coat.

A.white

B.brown

C.black

D.green

Polar bears are superb swimmers; they can swim at an average speed of _____ km/h using their wide and webbed paws to paddle in the icy waters.

A.2

B.3

C.7

D.10

According to conservation groups, polar bears are considered…

A.extinct in the wild

B.vulnerable

C.near threatened

D.endangered

What is the biggest threat that polar bears currently face?

A.An increase in their predators’ population

B.Shrinking sea ice

C.Harmful radiation from the sun

D.None of the above

Although polar bears prefer saving their energy, they are able to run on land at speeds reaching ____ km/h.

A.20

B.30

C.40

D.50

Apart from seals, which are their favourite prey, what else can polar bears eat?

A.Walruses

B.Narwhals

C.Whales

D.All of the above

Which gesture does a polar bear use to ask another bear for food?

A. Nose-to-nose touching

B.Chuffing

C.Head wagging

D.Roaring

To help keep themselves warm, polar bears have a thick layer of fat called…

A.blabber

B.blibber

C.blobber

D.blubber

The footpads on a polar bear’s paws contain many small bumps, known as _______, that help them grip the ice and prevent them from slipping.

A.papyrus

B.papillae

C.peduncles

D.pinnacles

Polar bear tails are…

A.long and curvy

B.short but fatty

C.short and compact

D.long and round

Polar bears are native inhabitants in all of the following nations, except…

A.Canada

B.Norway

C.United States

D.Ireland