Phil and all,
Yes, your right and I know that. I also know why their fur is hollow and
the skin is black. It is all a part of a complex temperature control
system that helps the bears stay warm in the Artic cold.
Yes, I read National Geographic:-)
73...Jim...W5VZF.
Dr. Jim Akers
Dept. of Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Miss. State Univ.
On Wed, 21 Jan 2004, Phil Cooper wrote:
> Hi Chen, and the group,
>
> Nice one (or should that be n-ice one??).
>
> Dr Jim wrote:
> >"Actually, the darn things (polar bears) are black with white fur:-)"
>
> I hate to disagree, but the bears' fur is not white! It is actually
> pigment-free and transparent with a hollow core.
> They look white because the hollow core reflects the light.
> The young are whiter than adults, who turn more yellow with age.
>
> 73 for now
> Phil GU0SUP
>
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