New DNA evidence shows that polar bears evolved from grizzlies in a cold refuge in the Svalbard area about 120,000 years ago.
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Such a pretty boy. Male polar bears are content to live most of their adult lives alone—unless they’re in the mood to mate. But they won’t stay with the female for long. Males take no part in raising cubs.
New DNA evidence shows that polar bears evolved from grizzlies in a cold refuge in the Svalbard area about 120,000 years ago.