Current research indicates that the divergence of Polar Bears from Brown Bears took place about 600,000 years ago, until recently the divergence was thought to have taken place around 150,000 - 200,000 years ago.
This stunning image was taken by Miguel Lasa.
Well something I didnt mention in the article. We killed all bears in Germany. A few years ago there was a sighting of a bear in south Germany. He was hunted and killed. Why do we keep bears in our "civilized world" extinct but protect them at the north pole? Makes no sense to me.
Btw I love bears. They always look so chilled and human. And the cubs.... If I would have to chose between saving a bear cub and an adult human, I would chose the bear 10 out of 10 times ;)
Polar Bears love people, very nourishing.
well I also befriended humans that could rip me into parts. Not sure who is more dangerous ;)