Polar bears swim hundreds of miles for food
Polar bears are astounding endurance swimmers, traveling hundreds of miles non-stop for hunting, a vital skill as melting Arctic ice forces them to cover greater distances.
Polar bears are incredible swimmers, often traveling up to 100 miles continuously to hunt seals. These Arctic predators, weighing up to 1,500 pounds, use their powerful front paws to paddle and their hind legs as rudders, maintaining speeds of about 6 miles per hour in frigid waters. Their thick blubber provides essential insulation for these long journeys.
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