Arctic animals and their thick winter coats

Polar bears have two layers of fur as well as a thick layer of fat under the skin that keeps them warm even when they hunt in the frosty seas. Photo: 123rf.com

When it comes to insulation, Arctic animals are famous for having bodies that keep them warm.

Polar bears live and hunt mostly on sea ice in the Arctic Circle. This region has winters that reach -30°C and sometimes even lower.