How Do Polar Bears Compare to Other Bears?

Most polar bears spend their entire lives on the sea ice, which is a neutral smelling environment. Polar bears don't have territories to defend like most other carnivores do. A wet polar bear will likely have a slightly more noticeable smell than a dry bear. An adult female who has spent three months in the den with her newborn cubs may well have a somewhat stronger smell.

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