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∙ 10y agoAn ancient legend spoken by Inuit hunters, saying the bear does this because their nose is black, which stands out against the tundra and can be seen by its prey. In Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez, he describes the Polar Bear's behavior of covering their nose when stalking a seal. Most scientists however, believe this to be a myth.
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∙ 13y agothey close their nostrils just to show off.
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∙ 12y agoSo they can stay under longer they can have a good look at whats around them to catch food
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∙ 8y agoPolar Bears' nostrils can close so that when they go underwater they don't get water all up their nose.
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What things about the Polar Bear make it suited to living in the cold?
A polar bear has a layer of fat under its skin which helps it stay warm. It also has a thick layer of fur.The wide, large paws help a polar bear to walk in the snow.When a polar bear swims under water it closes it nostrils so no water can get in.
Will a polar bear be a good pet?
no they can set you if you get to close
Is the polar bear the same as an elephant seal?
No. Not even close.
What is the genetic DNA evidence of a polar bear?
The DNA evidence of polar bears can be derived from the DNA of a polar bear, which could be obtained from any cell produced by a polar bear. This polar bear DNA is unique to polar bears, and can be used identify a polar bear from other bears, and animals, and plants, and people. The polar bear is a very close relative of the brown bear. The two species diverged around 80,000 years ago. They sometimes hybridize.
Can polar bears breathe underwater?
No, polar bears have lungs just like humans and other mammals. Polar bears can hold their breath for several minutes at a time, but they have to come up to breath frequently.
What is the most powerful bear in the world?
The polar bear and the kodiak bear are the strongestEither the brown or polar bear, these two species are very close in size and strength.but the largest bear and properly the strongest bear is the short-face bear which is much bigger than any bear but went extinct 1200 years ago
How does the polar bear help the polar ice?
why does the polar bear helps the polar ice
Which is bigger polar or grizzly bear?
The grizzly or brown bear and the polar bear are basicly the same size.
Is polar bears the biggest bear?
The Polar bear is the biggest bear.
Which animal is bigger the polar bear or the brown bear?
The Polar Bear.
How do the male polar bear and the female polar bear have the baby polar bear?
just like human do .
What can you do with a polar bear?
Nothing. A polar bear will eat you.
