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What is the primary function of the thick layer of fat in polar bears?
What is the primary function of the thick layer of fat in polar bears?
How do polar bear paws help them walk on thin ice without falling through?
How do polar bear paws help them walk on thin ice without falling through?
What adaptation allows polar bears to catch slippery seal prey and gain traction on ice?
What adaptation allows polar bears to catch slippery seal prey and gain traction on ice?
Why are the ears and tails of polar bears small and short, respectively?
Why are the ears and tails of polar bears small and short, respectively?
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Which body part of polar bears is crucial for swimming efficiently?
Which body part of polar bears is crucial for swimming efficiently?
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Why do conservation efforts focus on identifying and protecting the 'last ice areas'?
Why do conservation efforts focus on identifying and protecting the 'last ice areas'?
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What is the impact of declining sea ice due to climate change on polar bears?
What is the impact of declining sea ice due to climate change on polar bears?
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'What adaptation allows polar bears to walk on thin ice?' - Which one of the following would likely be a common misconception?
'What adaptation allows polar bears to walk on thin ice?' - Which one of the following would likely be a common misconception?
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'What purpose does the thick layer of fat serve?' - Which one of the following might be a common misunderstanding?
'What purpose does the thick layer of fat serve?' - Which one of the following might be a common misunderstanding?
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