2006-07-11 04:52:38 · 11 answers · asked by Godfroy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Many researchers claim that all polar bears are left-handed. This assertion seems to be based on a long-held belief among native people in polar bear regions. However, it is unclear whether this belief is based on physical reality, or whether it is a philosophical concept.
2006-07-11 04:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Duck to his right! Polar bears are left-handed, according to Inupiaq (IN-yoo-pack) elders.
I'll take their word for it.
The Inupiaq dwell in the icy lands on the North Slope of Alaska near present-day Barrow. These Inuits have lived with such creatures over the past several thousand years. They know.
"Avoid his lethal left!" They say.
I was unable to find any scientific studies of polar-bear handedness. Instead, I based my answer on anthropologist Richard Nelson's account. In the 1960s, Nelson spent about a year living with the Inupiaq in the tiny village of Wainwright.
"Inupiaq elders say polar-bears are left-handed, so you have a slightly better chance to avoid their right paw, which is slower and less accurate," says Nelson.
2006-07-11 05:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polar bears do not have hands!
2006-07-11 04:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by TAFF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to confess, I've also read somewhere that this is the case. I don't know whether it is true or not but one thing's for sure...I should get out more.
2006-07-11 08:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember studying this before. It is true. I don't know why, though.
2006-07-11 04:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by tooqerq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're all southpaws!
2006-07-12 12:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jenifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wasnt aware that they were!
2006-07-12 01:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wat you talkin bout,, mines got 2 left and 2 right and he swaps over, you just got yourself one thicky polar
2006-07-11 05:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
odd...cus they're not "south"-paws...eh? geddit?
*coat*
2006-07-11 05:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by blank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
2006-07-11 04:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by Pattitata S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋