2007-04-03 06:40:12 · 13 answers · asked by waiting 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
yeah mate, they are black all around.
2007-04-03 06:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polar bears appear white, but their fur is not white. Each hair is made of keratin, the same substance found in our fingernails and hair. However, polar bear fur is transparent with a hollow core. It appears white because it reflects visible light, much like snow. The keratin that makes up the hair absorbs ultraviolet light from the sun, which in turn provides extra warmth for the skin. Many people do not realize that polar bears have black skin. This is an adaptation that allows maximum warming of the skin when exposed to sunlight.
http://www.alaskazoo.org/willowcrest/polarbearhome.htm
2007-04-03 13:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black
2007-04-03 13:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by speed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually polar bear fur is transparent. Look it up.
2007-04-03 13:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by azhardbody74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - they actually have black skin under CLEAR (translucent) fur!
2007-04-03 13:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Exhaustus Maximus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes because the black skin attracks heat so the bear is warm
2007-04-03 13:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Lucky Lola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprisingly yes. I just looked that up on an arctic animal web site. If I hadn't I would have bet against that one.
2007-04-03 13:44:00 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, their skin is black
their fur is not white, it is actually clear and hollow
2007-04-03 13:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by SheTigger2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
black skin, translucent fur.
2007-04-03 13:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by tonberry79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-04-03 13:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by PickleMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, according to discovery channel, they are born with brown hair.
2007-04-03 13:43:48 · answer #11 · answered by Guess Who 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋