The type of animal typically associated with the Arctic region is the polar bear. Polar bears are large carnivorous mammals adapted to live in the cold climates of the Arctic. They have thick blubber and a dense fur coat that protect them from freezing temperatures. These bears primarily hunt seals, using sea ice as platforms to stalk and capture their prey. Due to climate change and melting ice, polar bears face threats to their habitat and hunting grounds. They are emblematic of Arctic wildlife and symbolize the impacts of global warming on ecosystems.