That's because polar bear fur is transparent and hollow.When light strikes the outer fur some of it is absorbed while the rest is scattered away. The result? The fur can appear as different colors ...
Trackers that can be attached directly to the fur of polar bears could give a better insight into how certain groups of the species behave, according to scientists. The tags could be useful for ...
A polar bear's fur isn't white. "It's sort of translucent," explains Dr. Stirling. "It reflects light, so it gives the ...
A polar bear's fur isn't white. "It's sort of translucent," said Stirling. "It reflects light, so it gives the impression of being white." Polar bears are capable of delayed implantation and will only ...