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Captive is meaningless, certain animals do better in captivity compared to others.
Especially subject to that is polar bears, no zoo or sanctuary is capable of supplying them the nutrients needed to sustain a real lifestyle. Its not like they are getting a large diet of beluga and walrus etc. compared to an omnivorous bear that can have its diet sustained easier.

Also noted is the unpredictability of a polar bear compared to brown bears.
Much like the difference between tiger and lion. Which may also be the reason why they don't do as well in captivity, maybe they are more susceptible to depression or stress?

The latter of both examples seem to be the more unpredictable animal according to trainers I have read.
This isn't a "one is better than the other" remark, just the fact that they can change their attitude at a drop of a hat with no real idea as to why.

Lastly is the fact that these bears are usually obese and a far cry from their wild counterparts.
Show me a bear like Van and that is the true capabilities of these animals, not a bear like Jimbo. Reply