They have more of a golden hue...
2007-09-22 16:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
yeah but they are actually transparent
2007-09-22 16:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by shimmyshimmer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually they are clear. When a zoo noticed that an algae was growing on their polar bears they appeared to be green.
We just see polar bears as white because of the snow AND because they have white skin. Their hair is clear colored though. I have noticed the golden hue, but that is probably from their skin.
2007-09-22 23:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Polar bears' skin is black not white. The individual hairs are transparent but they scatter the light falling on the bear just as a field of snow or water droplets in a cloud or sugar or salt in a bowl scatter light. The individual elements are clear but they scatter white light so look white.
Polar bear fur gets dirty and so apears off-white or even yellow at times but if you see one that has just come from a long swim, the fur is white again.
2007-09-23 00:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have. When they're itty bitty baby bears they're pretty white though
2007-09-22 23:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is not like they can use bleach for crying out loud :)
You are right, they do look a little off white sometimes
2007-09-22 23:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by lansatx04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-24 04:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by ultramyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true
2007-09-22 23:47:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋