12 MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS In Canada, devices of classes III and IV are subject to in-depth regulatory scrutiny,while class II devices require only the manufacturerâs declaration of device safety andeffectiveness before sale.
No problem: Polar bears in the study were seen swimming distances of 90 miles without any problems - and some bears went a lot further Scientists discovered that during the summer months, when sea ice is at its minimum, the bears were swimming farther and for longer periods of time than ever before in search of new hunting grounds.
For bears, height is usually measured at the shoulder when the animal is on all fours, according to Polar Bear International. On average, polar bears on all fours are 3.5 to 5 feet (1 to 1.5 meters) tall, but when standing on its hind legs, an adult male polar bear may reach more than 10 feet (3 m). Lengthwise, they are 7.25 to 8 feet (2.2 to 2.5 m) from head to rump. Their tail adds another 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12.5 centimeters). An adult male polar bear weighs around 775 to 1,200 lbs. (351 to 544 kilograms).