The polar bear is a large species of bear found in the ice fields of the Arctic Ocean. It is the largest species of bear in the world (with the exception of the Kodiak brown bears found in Alaska, which can reach similar sizes) with males often weighing around 600 kg. The polar bear is thought to be closely related to the brown bear, and the polar bear's name actually means "sea bear", as they are known not only to spend much time close to the coast, but also to be strong and skilled swimmers who have been seen up to 100 miles from the nearest ice or land. 6.5 x 3 x 4 cm