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Polar bears have black skin under which there is a layer of fat that can measure up to 4.5 inches (11.5 centimeters) thick.

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Q: How does the color of a polar bear skin help it live in the Arctic?
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How does the stiff hairs on the bottom of the polar bear's feet help it to survive in its natural habitat?

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