A polar bear swims in open water in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska. The drastic reduction of sea ice has resulted in longer swims for polar bears which can swim 200 miles when necessary.

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A polar bear swims in open water in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska. The drastic reduction of sea ice has resulted in longer swims for polar bears which can swim 200 miles when necessary.

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Size: 2500px × 1902px
Location: Arctic Ocean off Alaska
Photo credit: © USFWS Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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