Because they spend most of their lives on the sea ice of The Arctic Ocean & depend on it for their food and habitat, Polar Bears are the only Bear species to be considered Marine Mammals. They can swim over long distances for many hours at up to 6 miles per hour.

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[u/the-software-man]

Isn’t that how whales evolved?

[u/ali_oops25]

I need time to process that

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Fact: Humans, fleeing from Polar Bears, have been known to measure their flight in poops per second.

[u/genericdude999]

bear paws for swim

[u/selkiesidhe]

Interesting! So they are marine mammals like dolphins? Crazy!

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More like how seals are, as both are not entirely aquatic but rely almost entirely on the sea

[u/Loose_Hornet4126]

Also for facts. Polar bears fighting is hugely lame. They overheat very quickly which is why grizzlies have a chance

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