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Polar Bear

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Despite their snowy appearance, Polar Bears are not actually white. Their long outer guard hairs are translucent and hollow, reflecting visible light to provide camouflage in the ice. Beneath that thick coat, their skin is jet black. This black skin is an evolutionary marvel designed to absorb as much heat as possible from the sun's rays to keep the bear warm in temperatures that can drop to $-34$°C.

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WEIGHS
330–550 lb (Female); 770–1,500 lb (Male) Lbs
150–250 kg (Female); 350–700 kg (Male) kg
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Scientific Name
Ursus maritimus
Lives For
15–20 years (Wild); up to 30+ years (Captivity)
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Continent
North America
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Type
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