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Derived from the Latin stella polaris, pole star. This is the proper Latin name of the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, commonly called the North Star or Pole-Star. The Old English name for it was Scip-steorra ship-star, reflecting its importance in navigation.
Polar Bear Facts. Taxonomy: The scientific name for the polar bear is Ursus maritimus, which means 'Sea Bear' in Latin. Distribution and Population: Polar bears are found throughout the ice-covered waters of the Arctic region and prefer to remain out on the sea ice all year if possible. The sea ice provides a platform from which polar bears can hunt.