2006-09-27 12:58:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
its called adaptation to their surroundings. white color is a good camouflage in the snow, so that it makes it easier to attack preys.
2006-09-27 13:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by valy_4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The polar bear's hair is, in all actuality, clear. It looks white, because you see the edges of it bending the light (the same is true of white hair in humans, btw).
Underneath the hair, the polar bear's skin is black.
So, the sun shines thru the hair, and gets warmed up by the black skin. Then, the hair holds in the warmed-up air, so the bear can stay warm on land, and even in water.
Additionally, the white helps to camouflage them in the snow & ice.
2006-09-27 13:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because as they lived in the southern region they get used to the color and to camo
2006-09-27 13:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In order to blend in with their surroundings. Their fur is white and their skin is black.
2006-09-27 16:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by robee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've also heard that if they weren't white, they're black skin would actually make them too hot...
2006-09-27 19:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Harry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blend in with surroundings... they live where it is white...
2006-09-27 13:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by gotur6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they live in the snow why ya wanna no
2006-09-27 13:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by purpleprincess_bluebaby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋