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Adaptations of Arctic Animals
18:22 - 22:18 (03:55)
Arctic animals, such as the Arctic Ground Squirrel, have adapted to survive in the harsh Arctic environment, with some able to withstand temperatures as low as negative 37 Celsius.
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Polar bears' fur is translucent and hollow, allowing it to trap air that can then be warmed by their body heat, similar to how a camping mat works.
18:22 - 19:29 (01:06)
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Polar bears' fur is translucent and hollow, allowing it to trap air that can then be warmed by their body heat, similar to how a camping mat works.
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Polar bears are not actually white colored. They have hollow, translucent fur and their white appearance is a mere illusion created by the scattering of all colors of light. If you saw a polar bear in New York City, it would appear as the color of street garbage.
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Arctic foxes are incredibly well adapted for living in one of Earth's most inhospitable environments, with specialized features such as thick fur insulation, small body parts, and no heat loss in extremely cold temperatures.
20:11 - 21:36 (01:24)
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Arctic foxes are incredibly well adapted for living in one of Earth's most inhospitable environments, with specialized features such as thick fur insulation, small body parts, and no heat loss in extremely cold temperatures. They are able to walk long distances and swim great distances, making them highly adaptable to survive in the Arctic.
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A recent study found that polar bears, as a result of climate change, are swimming up to 687 kilometers (426 miles) to get from one ice patch to another in search of food, mainly seal blubber.
21:36 - 22:18 (00:42)
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A recent study found that polar bears, as a result of climate change, are swimming up to 687 kilometers (426 miles) to get from one ice patch to another in search of food, mainly seal blubber.