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What adaptations does the polar bear have that help it survive in its environment?

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The physical adaptations that help polar bears survive include :

FUR : their thick fur keeps them warm in frigid air and water (it's actually hollow)
WHITE FUR: actually transparent, for camouflage in ice and snow. Also reflects the heat lost through the skin, back into it's body.
SKIN: their skin is black to absorb heat from the sun's rays to help keep them warm
PAWS : the pads provide traction on ice
BIG PAWS : spread body weight on ice, and are broad for use in swimming
CLAWS : are curved to dig through ice
SMALL EARS and TAILS : are short to minimize heat loss
TEETH : more jagged than most bears, suiting a carnivore
FAT LAYERS: keeps them warm (insulates)
NOSTRILS : their nostrils close underwater

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