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Why do polar bears have long necks?

Anonymous

∙ 7y ago

Updated: 10/8/2023

A female's neck is smaller than her head, which is the same as people. A male's have such strong and big necks, that their neck is larger than their head.

Imagine that your finger is a polar bear's head and neck. The tip of your finger is the bear's head.

Wiki User

∙ 7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Are polar bears drowning?

No they're not drowning because their long necks keep their heads up.

How long are polar bears?

adult polar bears are 7 feet long and cubs are 3 feet long

For how long do polar bears live?

Polar bears live for an average of 15 to 18 years.

How long after mating are polar bears born?

The gestation period for polar bears is 8 months.

Do polar bears live for a long time?

Polar Bears live an average of 15-18 yrs.

Are polar bears realeated to brown bears?

yes, the polar bears are related to the brown bear according to fossils long ago

How long do polar bears stay in one spot?

Polar bears are wanderers, especially males, rarely staying in one place for long.

How long have polar bears got to live?

Long years.

What do polar bears have on their feet that other bears don't?

Long hair on the bottoms.

How long are polar bears at birth?

30cm or12in.

Why are polar bears suited to there habitat?

long fur, lots of fat and massive bodies for hunting is a godd thing for polar bears

How long do polar bears survive in the Antarctica?

Polar bears do not live in Antarctica. They are only found in the northern hemisphere, near the Arctic.