This bear’s
paws are as
big as dinner
plates.
Polar bears sleep in snow.
They play in snow. They
even clean themselves
with snow.
A thick fur coat helps keep
polar bears warm. Fur on the
bottom of their big feet helps
them walk on snow and ice.
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