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yes they use it to keep warm.
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For what do polar bears use their layer of fat?
to be warm
Do polar bears have a layer of fat under their skin?
yes
What are inherited traits of bears?
there color of skin and there layer of fat to keep warm
What are some inherited traits of bears?
there color of skin and there layer of fat to keep warm
Why do penguins have a layer of fat in their body?
The layer of fat under their skin insulates them against the cold - just as it does in polar bears.
Why does the polar bear have a thick layer of fat under the skin?
Polar bears lay down a thick layer of fat that it can live off when the ice has thawed and it is not able to catch seals out on the ice. The fat layer and very dense fur keeps the bear warm.
What are some of polar bears inherited traits?
Their skin helps them camouflage(blend in)
How do bears adapt in a very cold place?
They got a layer of fat in their body which make them feel warm.
Why do polar bears have a thick layer of fat?
Polar bears have a thick layer of fat that averages at about 4.3 inches thick. The fat regulates temperature and also serves as an energy reserve for when food is scarce.
Which layer of skinstores fat?
The subcutaneous layer of skin stores fat. The subcutaneous layer is the third layer from the epidermis, which is the outside layer.
What do polar bears have to do to keep warm in their habitat?
They have special hollow fir and a layer of fat to insulate them so all they need to do is eat food for fuel.
What is the apropiete definition for to know what blubber means?
Blubber is the layer of fat that keeps animals warm. These animals include polar bears, whales, and seals.
