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Why do polar bears close their nostrils when they are underwater???

The polar bears close their nostrils while swimming under water. This helps them stay under water for a longer period of time.

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this is an adaptation of polar bears which helps them to stay in water for a long period of time.

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 they do that so that water doesnt enter their nose and then lungs

by which they might drown

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they do that because closing of nostrils prvents the internal body heat to be released and they fall cold.

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it helps them to stay under water for a long time!!!???

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