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Their Skin Is Actually Black
Beneath a polar bear’s light fur is dark, almost black skin. It helps absorb heat from the sun.
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Facts That Will Surprise You
Polar bears are more than just large white predators. They have remarkable features that help them survive in the harsh Arctic.
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Their Fur Is Not White
The hairs are almost colourless and hollow. They appear white because of the way they reflect and scatter light.
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They Can Swim for a Long Time
Polar bears are powerful swimmers. They use their front paws to propel themselves and their hind legs to steer.
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An Excellent Sense of Smell
Their sense of smell helps them find prey, including seals hidden beneath the snow.
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Wide Paws
Large paws spread their weight over the snow, helping them avoid sinking. They also help with swimming.
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Cubs Are Born Tiny
Newborn cubs are very small and helpless. At first, they depend entirely on their mother.
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They Live in Five Countries
Polar bears can be found in the Arctic regions of Russia, Canada, the United States (Alaska), Greenland, and Norway.
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They Depend on Sea Ice
They need ice primarily to hunt seals. That is why the loss of sea ice is especially dangerous for these animals.
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The polar bear is an excellent swimmer and hunter, but even such a powerful animal depends on the balance of Arctic nature.
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Amazing Polar Bears
These photos show cubs in their den, playing in the water, and an adult bear in the Arctic.
