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Polar bear fur is oily and water repellent. The hairs don't mat when wet, allowing the polar bears to easily shake free of water and any ice that may form after swimming :)
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∙ 12y agoIts greasy fur is water-repellent, and so it reduces heat loss by cooling through evaporation. (Water requires energy from the skin to evaporate).
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Why does polar bear have fur?
the polar bear uses its fur to stay warm
How does the fur on a polar bear survive?
well fur is not alive and the fur on a polar bear is thick so it can withstand anything
Is a polar bear's fur white?
No. polar bears have clear fur. not white
How does a polar bear fur acts as an insulator?
It is not the fur that insulates the polar bear. The polar bear's skin is black, so it absorbs heat and keeps heat inside the body. The white fur is merely for camouflage.
Does a polar bear have fur or hair?
Polar Bear hair is a clear hollow tube and there skin is actally white
What does a polar bear have?
big fur!
Does the polar bear have feathers?
No. Polar bears have fur, not feathers.
What does the polar bear need?
a polar bear needs its food sources and fur to keep it warm
Why wouldn't a polar bear live in hot climates?
Because a polar bear has thick fur.
Is polar bear fur see-through?
Yes, it is, but the snow and ice surrounding the polar bear causes it to look white. Snow caught onto the polar bear also gives this effect.
How has a polar bear adapted to its ecosystem?
its fur
Can polar bear fur change colors?
No.
