Polar bear facts
Polar bear questions
What allows polar bears to survive in the Arctic?
Short tail and small ears help to reduce heat loss. Stiff hair on the paw pads provides insulation when walking on snow and ice. On the other hand, black skin absorbs the sun’s rays that warm up his body.
What do polar bears feed on?
Polar bears feed mainly on seals.
How many polar bears live?
Polar bears live on average 15-18 years.
Is the polar bear really white?
The polar bear’s coat consists of translucent and translucent hair that reflects light and makes it appear white.
Does the polar bear eat penguins?
No, polar bears live in the area around the North Pole and penguins in Antarctica.
Why are polar bears covering their nose with their paws?
The bear blends in perfectly with the background of the snowy surroundings. Only a black nose can be seen. When he wants to stay unnoticed, he covers him with his paw.
Who is the biggest enemy of polar bears?
On land, no one except man is able to threaten him. In the water, he has little chance to fight walruses and orcs.
Why is the liver of a polar bear poisonous to humans?
Because it contains too much Vitamin A.
What do polar bears drink?
The polar bear’s body is constructed in such a way that it gets water from the chemical reaction that occurs during the breakdown of fat (metabolic water). Interestingly, from 100 grams of fat, oxidation can produce up to 110 ml of water.
Where does the polar bear come from?
The ancestors of polar bears are from Ireland. They come from Irish brown bears that lived during the last Ice Age.
Is the polar bear an albino?
The albino polar bear has red eyes and a nose.