Question

What color is a polar bear’s skin?

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The color of a polar bear's skin is black. Although the fur of a polar bear appears white or yellow-white, its skin is black, which helps the bear to absorb sunlight and retain heat to survive in the Arctic's harsh environment. The black color of the skin also helps to camouflage it against the dark ocean when hunting seals and other prey.

Answer 1

A polar bear's skin is black, although the fur of a polar bear appears white. Polar bears have a layer of black skin underneath their white fur. The black skin helps to absorb the sun's heat and keep the polar bear warm in its cold Arctic environment.