The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.

Fascinating polar facts. In the winter, the North and South Poles receive no daylight.. A polar bear's skin is actually black.Its thick white fur provides camouflage and helps keeps it warm.

The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator: a plush polar bear. The doll also has an emperor penguin embroidered on its chest.