Polar Bears: The Crazy Science Behind Their Black Skin and Transparent Fur Forget everything youโve seen and learned โ polar bears arenโt actually white. What? What color are they? Well, itโs complicatedโฆ An objectโs color in general is determined by what color of light it reflects. A red car is reflecting red light, and absorbing all other colors. A black object is absorbing all colors, and reflecting none. White, on the other hand, [โฆ] Brains Mike Lavery | July 17, 2018 14 Comments