When do polar bear cubs get their claws?

Polar bear cubs are born with small, soft claws that begin to develop while they are still in the womb. By the time they are born, typically in December or January, these claws are present but not fully formed. As the cubs grow and start to explore their environment, their claws harden and become more defined. This process occurs over the first few months of their life, as they learn to walk and navigate their icy habitat.