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What happens to marshmallow when left out in the cold air for 2 days? Lets check the before and after pictures of the marshmallows.

Before the freeze
About 9.9 cm

After the freeze
About the same measurement

A polar bear has black skin and white fur along with a lot of fat. Check out our model of a bear paw to see if the temperature is really warmer in the glove filled with fat.

Bear outside
Starting temperature = 65 F or 17 C.

Bear after the freeze
Did the bear stay warm in the inside? Yes -- about 40 degrees warmer than the outside temperature.

Mud covered and goofy
Bringing the bear glove inside (Photo by Dr. Trites)

Details
Author
Deanna Wheeler
Date
Location
Near St. Matthew Island
Expedition
Early Spring Plankton and Benthos

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