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Does a polar bear get its white fur from its parents?

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Yes, a Polar bear's fur is white because they evolved it as camoflauge and to keep warm better in the arctic. it is a genetic trait passed down each generation of polar bears.

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Is a polar bear's fur white?

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Is a polar bear's fur white or transparent?

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