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Big and white , fluffy and furry , these are adjectives that describe a polar bear ! Can you think of other adjectives that would describe this animal ?
Polar bears love fish ! How many fish can you catch on this page ?
Each hair shaft is transparent with a hollow core that scatters and reflects visible light , much like what happens with ice and snow , giving it a bright white appearance .
Polar bears live on ice near the North Pole in the Arctic , which is covered in ice and surrounded by very cold water . But that doesn ’ t bother a polar bear .
In each box , write the letter that comes before the letter at the bottom of each box to find a couple of cool ways these fluffy fellows stay warm .
In January , the average temperature in the Arctic ranges from a chilly 0 ° C to -34 ° C ( 32 ° F to -40 ° F ).
In July , the average temperature range is from – 10 ° C to 10 ° C ( 14 ° F to 50 ° F ).
Color the graph to show the temperature range in each month using Celsius .
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Polar bear paws can grow to be 12 inches across ( 31 cm ) and help distribute weight when treading on thin ice .
When swimming , their broad forepaws act like large paddles and the hind paws serve as rudders for steering .
Black footpads on the bottom of each paw are covered by small , soft bumps known as papillae . Papillae grip the ice and keep the bear from slipping . Tufts of fur between their toes and footpads may help with purchase as well as their claws .
Polar bears have two types dense , short fur of fur : long oily guard hairs and short insulating hairs .
The long , oily guard hairs are skin tiny , hollow tubes that trap warmth and hold it close to the skin . Their oily surface keeps polar bears dry .
Under the guard hairs is a layer of dense , short , soft hairs that trap heat close to the skin , like thermal underwear .
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