help anyone? i cant find anything on google. i have to answer this question for my biology research ¬_¬
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2007-11-04 01:40:04 · 14 answers · asked by *N[dot]R* 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It is all about surface area to volume ratio. By keeping a small surface area relative to their volume, polar bears reduce heat loss from their bodies. Combined with fat layers and their colouring this helps them to lose as little heat as possible.
2007-11-04 01:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although polar bears are extremely muscular, which gives them their enormous strength and swimming ability, much of the bulk that you see is made up of layers of fat and an a very thick fur. The fat and fur will help the bear to withstand the low temperatures in the Arctic.
2007-11-04 09:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by More or less Cosmic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you could not find a specific solution in Google...you'll be very lucky to get a answer in YA. It's the way nature intended them to be like.
2007-11-04 10:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reduce heat loss. They keep their body surface area to a minimum. The least surface area possible for a 3D object is a sphere. The closer to spherical, the more efficient heat loss reduction.
2007-11-04 09:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big feet for moving around on the ice as in weight distribution
2007-11-04 09:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natures design to warmth and power. Get the most energy out of food source, if it doesn't have a huge body to go and heat up.
2007-11-04 11:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by tannum2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably for weight distribution on the ice, it would also help to keep them warm
a compact room is easier to heat than a big, long one
2007-11-04 09:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of what you see is fur to keep them warm.
Did you know a polar bear`s skin is black?
Check it out.
2007-11-04 10:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by Montgomery B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wouldn't you wear a large, chunky coat if you had to live in temperatures that only up, to at the highest, 3 degrees?
2007-11-04 11:25:10 · answer #9 · answered by cookies'n'cream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to retain the heat.
Weight distribution, so they don't go through the ice , is achieved by having feet with a large area of sole
2007-11-04 12:34:27 · answer #10 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋