9 polar bears observed on risky open ocean swims

Friday, August 22, 2008 - 02:21 in Earth & Climate

(AP) -- Nine polar bears were observed in one day swimming in open ocean off Alaska's northwest coast, an increase from previous surveys that may indicate warming conditions are forcing bears to make riskier, long-distance swims to stable sea ice or land.

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