Polar bears have several adaptations that help them survive in Arctic conditions, including transparent white fur that camouflages them in snow, black skin that absorbs heat from the sun, broad paws that spread their weight on ice and aid swimming, curved claws for digging in ice, small ears and tails to minimize heat loss, and a thick layer of fat that insulates them. They are skilled hunters both on land and sea, patiently waiting at seal breathing holes and swiftly attacking when seals emerge or swimming to ambush seals resting on ice. Their diet consists of seals, small whales, walruses, sea birds and eggs, and they will also scavenge dead animals.