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What is the scientific name for the "Polar Bear"?

  • Ursus Maritimus
  • Polar Bear
  • Ursus Spelaeus
  • Ursus Arctos
Explanation

The scientific name for the polar bear is Ursus maritimus. The genus name "Ursus" refers to the bear family that the polar bear belongs to, while the species name "maritimus" indicates its adaptation to a marine habitat. This scientific name highlights the unique characteristics and environment inhabited by polar bears, as they are well adapted to survive in the extreme cold of the Arctic region and rely heavily on the sea ice for hunting and breeding.