2007-02-20 13:54:39 · 10 answers · asked by Marvin D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
A polar bear's fur isn't white. Its actually transparent, and it only looks white. The fluff underneath the fur is black. The black fluff absorbs the heat from the sun that passes through the transparent fur. The reason why the fur isn't black is for camoflauge when they are hunting. Therefore the bears get heat and are camoflauged in the process.
2007-02-20 14:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by tammy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually it's true polar bears fur actually is clear just their skin is white and he reflection does also distrort for lack of a better word.
2016-05-24 00:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually clear. The light reflecting off of it makes it look white. Most light passes through the fur to the skin (polar bears actually have black skin) so it helps keep them warm.
2007-02-20 14:02:22 · answer #3 · answered by Skysong 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A polar bears' fur is white to camoflauge with the snow.
2007-02-20 13:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Contrary to popular belief, polar bear fur is actually white to allow greater amounts of sunlight and heat to reach their skin, which is black to absorb that heat. This heat transfer is necessary because of the polar bear's habitat.
2007-02-20 14:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by minikui37482 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
their fur is not white its really clear
2007-02-24 13:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by wesley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not because they live in snow. Because they got scared one day.
2007-02-23 16:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they used to be pink but then all the other bears used to make fun of them.
2007-02-20 13:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
to blend in with the snow
2007-02-20 13:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by just curious 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
predators need camouflage too so that the prey can't see them
2007-02-20 13:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋