1) Polar bears are the only animals that actively hunt humans. Polar bears are thought to be the only animal to actively hunt humans. ... They have a nearly omnivorous diet, and will stalk and prey on humans, especially if they are hungry.

Will a polar bear hunt a human?

Polar bears, particularly young and undernourished ones, will hunt people for food. ... Truly man-eating bear attacks are uncommon, but are known to occur when the animals are diseased or natural prey is scarce, often leading them to attack and eat anything they are able to kill.

Do polar bears fight humans?

The study only found 73 recorded polar bear attacks on humans in a 144-year period. (submitted by Kevin Xu) Almost all the attacks were by males, usually young. ... Polar bears, said Wilder, avoid risk. Unlike black or grizzly bears, which can eat plants if necessary, polar bears must hunt.