Polar Bear Mothers Spotted Swimming With Their Cubs on Their Backs

Photo credit: Polar Cruises / Creative Commons In the Arctic, polar bears have recently been observed swimming in icy water while carrying young cubs on their backs . It’s the result, researchers explained, of having to swim greater distances to find solid sea ice—and is an innovation that may be crucial for the survival of the species…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Polar Bear Mothers Spotted Swimming With Their Cubs on Their Backs

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