Как описать белого медведя по английскому?

Петрова Анна Александровна

Старший преподаватель ВШЭ, CELTA

Проверено учителем

Для описания белого медведя на английском языке можно использовать следующие ключевые характеристики, разделенные по категориям: 1. Physical Appearance (Внешний вид)

  • General Build: A large, stocky mammal with a long neck and a relatively small head.
  • Fur and Skin: They have thick, yellowish-white fur that provides camouflage in the snow. Interestingly, their fur is actually translucent and hollow, while the skin underneath is jet black to absorb heat from the sun.
  • Size and Weight: Adult males are significantly larger than females, weighing between 350 to 700 kg (770 to 1,540 lbs).
  • Paws and Claws: They have massive paws—up to the size of a dinner plate—which act like snowshoes. Their soles are covered in small bumps (papillae) and fur to prevent slipping on ice.

2. Habitat and Lifestyle (Среда обитания и образ жизни)

  • Location: Native to the Arctic Circle, they are found in countries like Canada, Russia, Norway, Greenland, and the USA (Alaska).
  • Marine Mammals: Unlike other bears, they are classified as marine mammals because they spend most of their lives on sea ice and depend on the ocean for food.
  • Solitary Nature: They are mostly solitary animals, roaming long distances alone across the ice.

3. Diet and Behavior (Питание и поведение)

  • Diet: They are hypercarnivorous, meaning their diet consists almost exclusively of meat. Their primary prey are ringed and bearded seals.
  • Senses: They have an incredible sense of smell, capable of detecting a seal from over 1 km away or even 3 feet under the snow.
  • Swimming and Speed: They are excellent swimmers, using their front paws to paddle and their back legs like a rudder. On land, they can run at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) over short distances.

Полезные фразы для описания:

  • "Well-adapted to the harsh Arctic environment" — хорошо приспособлен к суровым арктическим условиям.
  • "Top of the food chain" — на вершине пищевой цепи.
  • "Insulating layer of blubber" — изолирующий слой подкожного жира.
  • "Camouflaged in the snowy landscape" — замаскирован в снежном ландшафте.

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