about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
A polar bear stands about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) at the shoulder on four feet. The source gives 1.7 m (5.6 ft).
Source: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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A polar bear stands about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) at the shoulder on four feet.
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What a polar bear’s height measures
- Percheron: 16.2 to 17.3 hands (66 to 71 in, 168 to 180 cm).
- Shire horse: at least 17 hands (68 in, 172.7 cm).
- Dromedary camel: 1.8 to 2.4 m (5 ft 11 in to 7 ft 10.5 in).
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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Published heights
about 5 ft 0 in (152.4 cm)
A polar bear stands about 5 ft 0 in (152.4 cm) at the shoulder on four feet.
Source: National Park Service
Draw this height7 to 10 ft (213 to 305 cm)
A polar bear stands 7 to 10 ft (213 to 305 cm) upright on hind feet, from the ground to the head. Standing upright on hind feet, ground to head.
Source: National Park Service
The published range runs from 7 ft 0 in (213.4 cm) to 10 ft 0 in (304.8 cm).
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
