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Polar bear claws closeup (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 year ago by InevitableSwing@hexbear.net to c/earth@hexbear.net

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Happy Sunday #nature lovers. Time for a polar #bear claw closeup. I used to work at a camp on the tundra (elevated off the ground) near Churchill, which is why I have polar bear pics. Good zoom on my camera too. 📸🐻‍❄️ #mammals Neat fact - their claws lighten at the tips as they age.

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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

International names for paw pads:

10. Small pillows (Romanian)
9. Small pillows (Bulgarian)
8. Small pillows (Dutch)
7. Small pillows (Greek)
6. Small pillows (Spanish)
5. Small pillows (Czech)
4. Small pillows (Polish)
3. Small pillows (Russian)
2. Small pillows (Latvian)
1. Toe berries (German)

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