Ursus Maritimus: Polar Bear Conservation Status Data

IUCN provides global conservation status information for animal, fungi, and plant species. The dataset likely contains information on the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) species, as indicated by the title referencing key researchers. Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List is described as a primary information source for species conservation status.

Use Cases

• Classifying species threat levels based on IUCN Red List criteria mentioned in the description
• Modeling habitat suitability changes for polar bears based on conservation status data
• Analyzing global trends in threatened species populations for policy reporting

Strengths

• Data originates from the IUCN Red List, established in 1964 as a global authority.
• The description indicates the source is a primary information source for conservation status.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

IUCN

Collection Method

Likely compiled from scientific assessments and field research.

Time Range

Data collection began in 1964; specific temporal coverage for this entry is unknown.

Freshness

Last updated is unknown.

Geography

Global coverage for species conservation status.