Polar Bears Found Swimming Miles From Alaskan Coast
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 07:35
in Earth & Climate
An aerial survey by government scientists in Alaska's Chukchi Sea this week found at least nine polar bears swimming in open water -- with one at least 60 miles from shore -- raising concern among wildlife experts about their survival.
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