👉 "Cowson" is a scientific name for a type of marine mammal that belongs to the family Balaenopteridae. It is also known as a "polar bear," and it has been named after the Canadian explorer Sir Walter Scott who visited the Arctic in 1827. The term "cowson" is used by scientists to refer to this type of marine mammal, which is characterized by its white fur, black spots on its skin, and a long