Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 05:40
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Polar Bear Response to Sea Ice Loss

How fast can polar bears swim?

Tue, 09/22/2009 - 21:45

Cristina Galvan

Hi!
 
What a great question!  Polar bears are actually really good at swimming.  They can swim for several hours.  They can get up to a speed of 10 km/hr (6.2 mph)!
 
Thanks!
Cristina