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No, polar bears do not live in Antarctica
; they are native to the Arctic region. Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere, while polar bears are found in the Arctic, which is in the Northern Hemisphere. The misconception likely stems from the harsh, icy environments both polar regions share and the name "Antarctica" itself, which means "opposite the Arctic" or "opposite the bear".
This video explains why polar bears do not live in Antarctica and discusses the potential consequences of introducing them to the continent:
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The Overseer
YouTube • 18.09.2023

Geographic separation: Polar bears live in the far north, in countries like Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia, and Alaska (USA).
Different ecosystems: Antarctica is home to different animals, most notably penguins, which are found in the Southern Hemisphere, not the Arctic.
Name origin: The name "Antarctica" itself is derived from the Greek words for "opposite the bear" to distinguish it from the Arctic.

You can watch this video to learn more about the Arctic ecosystem and how polar bears interact with it:
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Facts Machine
YouTube • 17.03.2022

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