Odd fact about polar bears
A polar bear's skin is black. Its fur is not white, but actually clear.
What color is a polar bear
Polar bears really have black skin and their fur isn't white it is a see through
How bad is that burn?
There are 3 classifications of burns. a) First degree burn only involves the outer layer of skin. b) Second degree burn involves several layers of the skin tha become blistered. c) Third degree burn is all layers of the skin,underlying tissue and organs. Nerves are damaged and sometimes destoyed.
What kind of cancer is that?
Classifications of cancer are:
a) carcinoma, involves skin
b) sarcoma, involves bone, muscle, cartilage, and fat
c) leukemia, involves white blood cells
d) lymphoma, involves lymphatic system
Do Bulldogs have a short lifespan?
Studies of UK veterinary records have found Bulldogs among the shortest-lived dog breeds, largely because of breathing, skin, and joint problems tied to their extreme body shape.
Are Devon Rex cats hypoallergenic?
The Devon Rex sheds much less than most cats, but it isn't truly hypoallergenic, because the main cat allergen also comes from saliva and skin.
Are Sphynx cats completely hairless?
Sphynx cats aren't totally hairless. Most are covered in a fine peach-fuzz down that makes their skin feel like warm suede.
Why do Sphynx cats need baths?
Sphynx cats need regular baths because they have no fur to absorb their skin oils, which can build up and leave greasy marks on furniture.
Are Sphynx cats hypoallergenic?
Sphynx cats aren't hypoallergenic, because the main cat allergen, Fel d 1, comes from their saliva and skin, not their fur.
Are a tiger's stripes only in its fur?
A tiger's stripes go deeper than its fur. Its skin is striped too, so a shaved tiger would still show its pattern.
What is shark skin made of?
Shark skin is covered in tiny tooth-like scales called dermal denticles, which reduce drag while swimming and feel like sandpaper if you rub them the wrong way.
How do emperor penguins incubate their eggs?
Male emperor penguins balance their eggs on their feet under a warm flap of skin for about two months in the Antarctic winter, eating nothing the entire time.
What color is a polar bear's skin?
Polar bears have black skin under their fur, and their fur isn't actually white but transparent and hollow, reflecting light so it looks white.
Does the Library of Congress own a Gutenberg Bible?
The Library of Congress owns one of only three perfect surviving copies of the Gutenberg Bible printed on vellum, a type of animal skin parchment.
What is Peking duck?
Peking duck, roasted duck with crispy skin, is Beijing's most famous dish.
Are mangoes related to poison ivy?
Mangoes are related to cashews and poison ivy, and mango skin contains urushiol.
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin is the body's largest organ, covering about 20 square feet in adults.
How many skin cells do we shed?
People shed about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells every minute.
Do identical twins have the same fingerprints?
Fingerprints form before birth, and even identical twins have different ones.
Why do we get goosebumps?
Goosebumps are a leftover reflex from furrier ancestors, whose hair stood up to trap warmth or look bigger.
What gives skin its color?
Skin color comes mainly from melanin.
How often does skin renew itself?
The outer layer of skin renews itself about once a month in young adults.
Why do fingers wrinkle in water?
Fingers wrinkle in water because of a nervous system response, which may help us grip wet objects.
Do koalas have fingerprints?
Koalas have fingerprints that look very similar to human ones.
Where is the thickest skin on the body?
The thickest skin is on the soles of the feet, and the thinnest is on the eyelids.
Why are tattoos permanent?
Tattoos stay because immune cells in the skin absorb the ink and hold onto it.
Why does jaundice make skin yellow?
Jaundice turns skin yellow because of a buildup of bilirubin.
Can octopuses see color?
Octopuses can change their skin color and texture in a fraction of a second, even though scientists believe they're colorblind.
Can eating too many carrots turn your skin orange?
Eating too many carrots can turn your skin orange, a harmless condition called carotenemia.
Why does garlic breath last so long?
Garlic breath lasts because garlic compounds are released through your lungs and skin.
The skin of what type of animal is used to treat burns?
Fish skin, usually from Atlantic cod or Nile tilapia, has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that support healing of some wounds including burns and diabetic foot ulcers.