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What other physical adaptations do polar bears have for living in their Arctic environment?

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Fundamentals of Physical Geography

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James Petersen
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ISBN: 9781133606536
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Fundamentals of Physical Geography

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James Petersen
Publisher: CENGAGE L
ISBN: 9781133606536

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