Polar bears have maternal
Irish brown bear ancestors
BBC News - July 7, 2011
►Scientists in the UK, Ireland and the US analysed the teeth and skeletons of 17 brown bears that were found at eight cave sites across Ireland.
►The new research has been reported in the latest edition of Current Biology.
►Previously, it was believed that today's polar bears were most closely related to brown bears living on islands off the coast of Alaska. However...(read more click here)
Previously Known POLAR BEAR FACTS:
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Keeping You Informed About Polar Bears!
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species: POLAR BEAR Ursus maritimus
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