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The prey cannot see the Polar bear approaching, it gives them the element of surprise, If the bears were black or brown like their counterparts, animals that they hunt would spot them a mile off

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It makes it easier for the bear to stalk its prey against the stark white background of its environment.

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Does a polar bear camouflage with their environment?

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What type of camouflage do a polar bear have?

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