The polar bear, for example, is the largest of all the bear species, with males weighing up to 1,700 pounds. That's like the weight of a small car, or in my case, the weight of my ego after eating a whole pizza by myself. But despite their massive size, polar bears are excellent swimmers and have been known to swim for hours at a time.
On the other hand, the sun bear, found in the forests of Southeast Asia, is the smallest of all the bear species, weighing in at a mere 60-170 pounds. That's like the weight of a big dog, or in my case, the weight of my backpack after a long hiking trip. But don't let their small size fool you, sun bears are known for their long, sharp claws and can climb trees with ease.
