Here’s how polar bears might get traction on snow
Tiny protrusions on the bears’ paws offer greater friction
![One polar bear stands and holds its paws up, while another walks along sea ice](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/110122_mr_polar-paw_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Polar bears (two pictured) can walk easily across slippery surfaces.
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Tiny protrusions on the bears’ paws offer greater friction
Polar bears (two pictured) can walk easily across slippery surfaces.
Brian McMahon/Unsplash