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It has half inch thick fat. It protects it from the extreme cold in the arctic winters.
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∙ 6y agothe polar bear has an inner layer of fur and outer layer of fur but i am not sure how long is it
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∙ 12y agoYes. Their fur is also transparent and hollow, to trap energy from sunlight.
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∙ 12y agoA thick layer of blubber (fat), up to 11 cm (4.3 in.)
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∙ 10y agoFirst penguins are found in only ONE polar region - the south polar region. Second they do not have thick fur or skin. They are BIRDS and have feathers to keep them warm and dry.
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∙ 10y agoMore pertinent, for the purpose of keeping warm, is that a polar bear's fur is made of hollow hairs, multiplying its insulative qualities greatly.
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∙ 6y agoYes they do ! ... It's what their fur is attached to !
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Why does the polar bear have a thick layer of fat under the skin?
Polar bears lay down a thick layer of fat that it can live off when the ice has thawed and it is not able to catch seals out on the ice. The fat layer and very dense fur keeps the bear warm.
Why do polar bears have a thick layer of fat?
Polar bears have a thick layer of fat that averages at about 4.3 inches thick. The fat regulates temperature and also serves as an energy reserve for when food is scarce.
For what do polar bears use their layer of fat?
to be warm
In which biome would you find mammals with thick fur and a thick layer of fat?
In the Arctic or Antarctic, probably on land. Polar bears and musk ox fit that description. Most marine mammals (in cold climates) have a thick layer of fat, but lack a thick layer of fur. However, the nine species of fur seals have thick fur.
Do polar bears have a layer of fat under their skin?
yes
What protects the bodies of animals that live in the northern polar region?
if you are asking how does it keep warm polar bears have a layer of fat which they use for insulation also there fur is pretty thick
What are a polar bears structural adaptation?
The polar bear has black skin beneath its fur. The colour combination allows the animal to absorb heat from the sunlight to keep it warm. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat on their body. Fat being poor conductor of heat, they have minimal loss of heat from their body. They have very thick layer of fur, which again gives them the insulation needed there. Their colour is white to make them well-camouflaged in polar areas.
How does a muskox kill a polar bear?
Muskoxen don't kill polar bears. A polar bear has too thick of fur and a layer of fat to be killed by a muskox. It can, however, be wounded if gored by a muskox's horns.
How does the color of a polar bear skin help it live in the Arctic?
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.
How does the polar bear survive in the Arctic environment?
Polar bears have white fur which lets them blend in with the snow. They eat seals and other arctic animals. They also have a thick layer of fat to help insulate them from the cold.
Compare and Contrast Polar Bears and Camels?
Polar bears have a thick layer of fat called blubber. Camels have a fat store in their hump that allowes them to go for days at a time with out food of water, camels also have extra stomaches in which to store plenty of water.. Polar bears live at the north pole, camels in the desert. Polar bears have a thick layer of oily fur to repel water, they are also very good swimmers.. The polar bear can jump right in the icey water and catch a fish, his long claws help him hold on to said fish, and to walk on the ice.
What are some of the polar bear's unique features?
The polar bears have a fur that act as an insulator and the hairs are not actually white, they are transparent. Their skin is black with a layer of fat that can measure up to 4.5 inches thick. They are also very smart.
