With World Polar Bear Day right around the corner (February 27) we're sharing 10 facts about the magnificent creature that has become a pop culture icon but also faces a grim future in the face of global warming. They're currently listed as a vulnerable species and can be difficult to track making new discoveries regarding polar bears that much more exciting. If you want to donate to conservation efforts, you can adopt a bear through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
A few things you might not have known about the largest bear in the world.