The White Bear

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he Great White Bear is found in The Northern White Forests and its surrounding icy seas. It has been known to kill folk for food, making it one of the deadliest animals in the New Realm. They are similar to the bears found on Old Earth.

Basic Information

Anatomy

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he White Bear, also known as the North Bear, lives in the Northern White Forest and extended areas. This bear has white hair that is transparent. It is very large and walks on 4 paws. The paws are very large with fur to protect it from the snow and ice. The paws also have long sharp claws that help with traction while walking. This carnivore eats animals within the northern lands including, fish, seals and birds. Because of where the white bear lives, they have no natural predators and are fierce and deadly.

Genetics and Reproduction

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he north bear lives a solitary life. Females breed between 4-8 years old, whereas males breed a little later. They mate in the spring months. The female north bear delays implantation to ensure the cubs are born in winter for better survival. It is the female that rears the cubs until they reach sexual maturity. The risk of male bears killing their young means females are highly defensive of their cubs.

Growth Rate & Stages

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ubs are born in winter nests. These nests are large holes dug in the snow. During springtime, the cubs and the mother leave the nest and venture through the forest and across the ice to find food. The cubs stay with their mother until they are old enough to leave. The mother will teach the cubs how to catch fish, seals and other animals. They are highly adaptive to the harsh environment and will eat dead carcasses when available.

Ecology and Habitats

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he north bear lives in the cold icy north. They are only meat eaters and eat high amounts of seals and fish. Their white hair is transparent, which allows sunlight to pass through, warming the bear’s black skin. Under their skin is a thick layer of fat, keeping them warm.

Additional Information

Domestication

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hen caught at a young age, white bears can be tamed. This has become popular in the northern cities of the New Realm and they are often used in bear fights. High ranking leaders will use white bears as a symbol of social status and wealth.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

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he fat of a white bear is used for skin care products, while the fur is used for coats and hats. These are very expensive as white bears are dangerous to hunt and live in remote areas.

Facial characteristics

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he head of a north bear is small, with round ears, long snout and a black nose.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

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he white bear is only found in the forests of the north.

Average Intelligence

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hese bears are deadly to folk and are fearless.

Origin/Ancestry

The Northern White Forest

Lifespan

25-30 years

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The fur of the bear is white and transparent. This allows sunlight to penetrate the fur and warm the bears black skin. During the summer, the bears fur will change colour slightly for better camoflouge.

Geographic Distribution

• The Northern White Forests