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Mammal ยท Polar regions
Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Meet the animal
Life as a polar bear
Polar bears are marine mammals that hunt mainly on Arctic sea ice.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
A thick layer of fat, dense fur and black skin help conserve and absorb heat in freezing conditions.
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Surprising fact
Their fur looks white but each hair is transparent and hollow.