But are they good swimmers? Yes! In fact, polar bears can swim better than most mammals, including humans. They’re at home in frigid waters and have incredible stamina. Intrigued? Here are nine ...

Geoff York, the polar bear coordinator for WWF's Arctic Programme, said that when polar bears swim so far from land, they could have difficulty making it safely to shore and are at risk of drowning, ...

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Geoff York, the polar bear coordinator for WWF's Arctic Programme, said that when polar bears swim so far from land, they could have difficulty making it safely to shore and are at risk of ...

While polar bears are known to swim between land and sea ice floes to hunt seals, the researchers say that increased sea ice melts push polar bears to swim greater distances, risking their own health ...

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Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to ...

As the Arctic warms, polar bears face a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less ...

Today, the island harbours the greatest concentration of polar bears on the planet. an estimated thousand or more bears swim to its shores Every summer, an estimated thousand or more bears swim to ...

Adults are strong swimmers – they can swim for several hours to get from one piece of ice to another. Their thick white coat and a layer of fat keep them warm and camouflaged in their harsh Arctic ...

During that time, mom teaches them how to hunt, feed, swim, and survive. And there's always time during the day for them to play. Polar Bears International shared that polar bears love to play, and ...