What makes a polar bear…a polar bear?
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Date
2022
Keywords
polar bears, genetics, evolution, adaptation
Abstract (summary)
Polar bears are universally recognized the world over. Their large body size, white fur, hooked claws, and small ears are all defining features of a predator that is highly adapted to the Arctic environment. But how did these features evolve? In short, it all comes down to genetics.
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Richardson, E. & Miller, J. (2022, September 1). What makes a polar bear…a polar bear? https://polarbearsinternational.org/news-media/articles/polar-bear-biology-genetics
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