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Why do polar bears live alone?
Why do polar bears live alone?
What is the favorite food of polar bears?
What is the favorite food of polar bears?
At what age do polar bears start to eat seals?
At what age do polar bears start to eat seals?
What is the color of Paul's skin under his fur?
What is the color of Paul's skin under his fur?
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Why do polar bears need to eat seals?
Why do polar bears need to eat seals?
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How much did Paul weigh when he was born?
How much did Paul weigh when he was born?
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What is the reason why polar bears leave their mothers?
What is the reason why polar bears leave their mothers?
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What is the term for a jail where Paul is not located?
What is the term for a jail where Paul is not located?
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What was Lily's personality like underneath her rough exterior?
What was Lily's personality like underneath her rough exterior?
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Why did Lily take action to clean up the river?
Why did Lily take action to clean up the river?
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Why did Lily gather fruits and vegetables for her friends and family?
Why did Lily gather fruits and vegetables for her friends and family?
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Why did Lily decide not to go on an adventure with the humans?
Why did Lily decide not to go on an adventure with the humans?
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What was the problem that Lily noticed in the river?
What was the problem that Lily noticed in the river?
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Why did Lily want to be of service to her friends and family?
Why did Lily want to be of service to her friends and family?
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What was Lily's concern when she saw the boat?
What was Lily's concern when she saw the boat?
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How did Lily feel when she saw the young hippos playing near the river?
How did Lily feel when she saw the young hippos playing near the river?
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What did Lily do to make the river clean again?
What did Lily do to make the river clean again?
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Why did Lily gather fruits and vegetables for her friends and family?
Why did Lily gather fruits and vegetables for her friends and family?
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Study Notes
Polar Bears
- Polar bears are solitary animals, meaning they live alone.
- This is not because of any negative reason, but because they prefer to be alone.
Paul's Background
- Paul is a polar bear from Alaska, where he is native.
- As a cub, Paul weighed less than one pound, was toothless, and blind, with only soft white fur.
- Paul's mom took good care of him, keeping him warm, fed, and loved, and he grew rapidly.
- Paul's mom fed him only her milk for the first 20 months of his life.
Diet and Growth
- At around 20 months old, Paul started to eat seals, which are high in fat and help keep him warm.
- Seals are polar bears' favorite food, providing the necessary fat for survival in the cold environment.
- When polar bears start to eat seals, they become independent and leave their mothers.
Development and Independence
- After 20 months, polar bears like Paul learn to live on their own and no longer need their mothers.
- This marks a significant transition in their lives, from dependence on their mothers to independence.
Lily the Hippo
- Known as the toughest hippo in the jungle, with a strength comparable to asphalt
- Had a heart of gold despite her rough exterior
- Noticed a recurring problem of the river being filled with plastic bottles and garbage
- Organized a team to clean up the river to make it accessible for hippos to eat the grass
Lily's Concern for Her Friends and Family
- Wanted to ensure her friends and family had a healthy diet with sufficient vitamins
- Gathered fruits and vegetables for them to eat in addition to the grass
- Prioritized their health, knowing that a good diet was essential
The Encounter with Humans
- Saw a group of humans arriving in a small vessel (boat) in the distance
- Wanted to go on an adventure with them, but hesitated due to concerns about her size
- Realized she might be too big for the boat, considering the circumference of her head and the width of the door
Lily's Decision
- Decided to stay by the river instead of leaving with the humans
- Prioritized her family and friends, who she lived with (30 other hippos), and did not want to leave them behind
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Description
Learn about polar bears, their solitary nature, and their life cycle from birth to growth. Discover how they thrive in their native habitats.
