When a polar bear cub is born, it is about the size of ___________.

• an elephant

• an ant

• a guinea pig

From October to February, the sun ______________.

• never rose

• shown bright

• turned black

In the spring, the polar bear cub is the size of a _____________.

• dolphin

• cocker spaniel

• fly

How does playing help the polar bear?

• it makes him cry

• it makes him stronger and teaches him to walk and run in the snow

• it teaches him to ice skate

How thick does the polar bear cub's fur grow?

• 16 inches thick

• 100 inches thick

• 6 inches thick

What color is the skin beneath the cub's fur?

• purple

• black

• peach

Why do polar bears stretch out on the ice?

• to get a suntan

• to cool off

• to build a snowman

How long does the mother take care of the polar bear cub?

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 6 months

What keeps the polar bear from slipping on the ice?

• its big feet

• its special shoes it wears

• fur between the pads of its paws

Where do polar bears live?

• in Georgia

• in Australia

• in the Artic