AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Their claws are thick and sharp and help them pull out slippery seals from underneath the water. Polar bears also have very big heads with really sharp teeth that help them hunt their prey. They have big canines at the front and very sharp back molars that help them sheer blubber and fat off of their prey.

Detailed explanation-2: -One important adaptation of polar bears to their unique climate is the transparency of their thick fur, which allows sunlight to pass through and reach their black skin, where heat from the sun is then absorbed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physically, polar bears are able to survive the harsh conditions of the tundra because with their fur and fat they are able to blend in and combat harsh cold weather. With their teeth and claws they are able to tear apart their prey, and with their excellent hearing and smelling senses they are able to find their prey.

Detailed explanation-4: -The shape of a bird’s beak, the color of a mammal’s fur, the thickness or thinness of the fur, the shape of the nose or ears are all examples of physical adaptations which help different animals survive.