Polar bears have black skin and clear, hollow fur. Their clear fur allows more sunlight to reach the skin, and their dark skin absorbs heat better.

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image showing Polar bears have black skin and clear, hollow fur. Their clear fur allows more sunlight to reach the skin, and their dark skin absorbs heat better.

phantomqueen_13 on March 6th, 2021 at 16:52 UTC »

This article has more information about their skin and fur.

rabea187 on March 6th, 2021 at 17:04 UTC »

I’m guessing the hollow fur also traps more air to help it stay warm

AZPoochie on March 6th, 2021 at 17:25 UTC »

Polar bear does not look pleased.