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No problem: Polar bears in the study were seen swimming distances of 90 miles without any problems - and some bears went a lot further Scientists discovered that during the summer months, when sea ice is at its minimum, the bears were swimming farther and for longer periods of time than ever before in search of new hunting grounds.
Eleven bears that swam long distances had young cubs at the time of the collar deployment. Five of those bears lost their cubs while swimming, a 45 percent mortality rate. Among cubs not compelled to swim long distances, the mortality rate was 18 percent. Adult polar bears are strong swimmers, York said. But they can't hold their noses while swimming, so they're at risk for drowning if a storm hits. Cubs are at even greater risk.