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Correction for the weight of a Polar Bear

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How heavy is 79.40 ounces?
It's about one-two-hundred-fiftieth as heavy as a Polar Bear
The weight of a Polar Bear is about 18,200 ounces.
(Ursus maritimus) (adult, male)
An adult, male polar bear weighs between 18,200 ounces. Polar bears are so heavily insulated by their 9.9 cm (3.9 in) layer of blubber that they are often difficult to detect using infrared photography sensors.
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