Amazing Polar Bears
Welcome to the site! Here you will find information, links, and videos pertaining to the evolution of Polar Bear fur to its current state. I chose this trait as a topic for research for a variety of reasons, first of all being curiosity as to why a bear species would continue to live in what is arguably the most trying to terrain on the planet. In addition to my curiosity, the Polar Bear has become as of late a symbol of our changing world and has been brought to the forefront of the ongoing issue of global warming. As this issue is a very serious and current one, it seemed fitting that I learn a little bit more about the animal that has become the mascot for climate change. Ultimately, I am very pleased with my choice of research topic and I have found the research fascinating and educating. For this reason, if I were to go back and do this project over again, I do not think that my choice of subject would be changed.
While researching, I was shocked to learn that Polar bear fur is not actually white, but rather each hair is clear so as better to reflect light and warmth onto the skin. This surprised me as I shared in what I believe to be the common misconception that these bears have white fur. This project has sparked an interest in Polar bears in which I am eager to pursue further. Particularly, I would like to learn more about the psychology behind the animal that leads it to swim for kilometres without rest for what, to researchers, seems like no good reason.
While researching, I was shocked to learn that Polar bear fur is not actually white, but rather each hair is clear so as better to reflect light and warmth onto the skin. This surprised me as I shared in what I believe to be the common misconception that these bears have white fur. This project has sparked an interest in Polar bears in which I am eager to pursue further. Particularly, I would like to learn more about the psychology behind the animal that leads it to swim for kilometres without rest for what, to researchers, seems like no good reason.