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A layer of blubber helps by keeping the polar bear warm. It's also their energy source for the part of the year when it's difficult for them to hunt.
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What is the extra padding on polar bears?
Polar bears have thick layers of fur which keeps them warm amongst all the snow and ice that they have in the Arctic. They also have lots of blubber underneath this fur for warmth. On their feet, they have special pads which help them not to slip on the ice and to help them catch their fish. Their claws also help them grip on the snow and ice. These are all ways in which they have adapted to the environment that they are in.
Are polar bears warm blooded like humans?
Polar Bears are warm blooded.Polar bears have a thick layer of blubber to help them keep warm and it helps them in the cold environment. Polar Bears are warmblooded so it helps them regulate their body at the same temperature.Read more: Are_Polar_Bears_warm_blooded_or_cold_blooded
How does the fur on a polar bear help it survive?
it helps them by keeping them warm.
What do the layers of blubber help the sea lion with?
to keep warm
What kind of adaptations do polar bears have to live in the Arctic?
* Polar bears are protected with two layers of fur, as well as a 4.5 Inch layer of blubber. http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/faq/#q6 * These mammals have small, compact ears, that prevent heat loss through their ears. A contrary example to this would be camels. They have large ears, that help heat loss. http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/faq/#q6 * A small tail helps prevent heat loss, through means of their tails. http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/faq/#q6 * Polar bears have small, padded claws, to help cling on to ice.
Why do polar bears have a thick layer of blubber?
Polar bears require huge amounts of energy to maintain their body temperature in the cold, and they must build up fat reserves to do that. Seal blubber is optimal food source for them because their blubber is so rich in calories and fat.
How do polar bears help the economy?
they do not
Does the webbing between the toes help polar bears fish?
Yes, it does help polar bears fish. Not really. the webbed feet help swimming in water.
How much blubber do polar bears have?
The average Polar Bear will carry about 3.9 inches, or 10 cm of blubber to help insulate them in their cold climate. Their fur, and hide is also designed to help protect them from the temperatures, and harsh extremes. For more details please, see sites listed below.
Send a letter to help save polar bears?
send a letter to everyone to heop save polar bears.
Do female polar bears help hunt?
No, they hunt themselves, they don't hunt for anyone or help other polar bears hunt, except for their cubs.
Are polar bears the same as humans when they are in the snow?
I would have to say no. Polar bears are built to live in the arctic with thick fur and blubber that help keep them warm in the freezing temperatures. They also have slight webbing on their feet that enable them to both walk on the snow with ease and swim. Humans are not built to withstand much of anything, we can easily freeze to death in the arctic and have to have special clothing and equipment to help us survive in the polar bear's natural habitat.
