iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Polar Bears
Posted at 10:13 am May 1, 2008 by Dennis Corbran
San Diego Zoo Conservation Program Specialist Megan Owen talks about threats facing the world’s polar bears and what we’re learning about polar bear communication. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
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May 16th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Excellent information on various aspects of the polar bear conservation crisis.
A concise overview for classrooms to use to motivate students to
do further study on the topics or possibly consider as a career opportunity.
July 31st, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Your zoo is the best in the world. Your polar bears are so cute.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:49 am
do you guys ever think your ever going to get a new cam on any other animals???
Moderator’s note: We’ll see!
January 25th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
How long can a polar bear stay underwater?
Moderator’s note: We’ve never timed our bears underwater, but scientists have documented a polar bear staying underwater for 72 seconds.
March 14th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Where are your polar bears hiden? I’m in Colorado right now I live in Colorado, but, I’m coming soon, so, I KNOW WHERE to FIND them. O.K?
Moderator’s note: Our polar bears live in the San Diego Zoo’s Polar Bear Plunge, located at the west side of the Zoo.