10K views · 841 reactions | {Science Sunday} What do newborn cubs look like? Like a big, white rat. At birth, cubs are 30 to 35 centimeters (12 to 14 inches) long and weigh little more than half a kilogram (about one pound). They are blind, toothless, and covered with short, soft fur. They are completely dependent on their mother for warmth and food. | Polar Bears International | Facebook