[RTTY] RE: Polar bears

[Mike MacDonald]

But their skin is black.

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From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com]On
Behalf Of Phil Cooper
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 3:47 AM
To: RTTY Contest
Subject: [RTTY] RE: Polar bears 


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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