Bears - Facts for Kids

Bears can survive for many days without food by using stored fat!

Bears have special paw pads that help them grip (hold onto) ice and slippery surfaces!

Conservation & Human Impact

There are only about 1,900 giant pandas left in the wild, but their numbers are slowly increasing (growing)!

Climate change (weather getting warmer) is the biggest threat to polar bears because it affects their hunting grounds!

Many national parks and reserves (protected areas) have been created to protect bears and their habitats (homes)!

Scientists use special GPS collars (tracking necklaces) to track bears and learn about their behavior!

Bear-proof garbage cans help keep both bears and humans safe in areas where they live near each other!