Polar Bear size Growth Timeline polar bear life cycle
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POLAR BEAR GROWTH
BEFORE BIRTH
Mother polar bear makes a den to prepare for the birth of her cub.
DENNING
Emerge from den in late March or April. The cub is the size of a cocker spaniel. The cub plays and learns with his mom. She teaches him how to play and hunt.
LEARNING
YOUNG ADULT
Cubs are born between fall and winter in the den. They are small, about the size of a guinea pig, and blind. They stay in the den to stay safe and grow.
At age two or a little older, the cub is deemed old enough and is left to live on its own. The mama polar bear prepares for a new baby.
