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They paddle in the same way a dog does the doggy paddle in water. Back legs move back and forth while the front paddle away.

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They go back and forth

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Use them to swam

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They paddle to keep them from going down.

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Q: What do polar bears back legs do when they swim?
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In what zone do polar bears swim?

Polar Bears live in the North Arctic Zone.


What is the polar bears ability?

a ability is that they can swim!


How do polar bears walk?

Polar bears move just by walking around with their legs. They are also very good swimmers, though they tend to use the "doggy-paddle" style of swimming where they are using their front feet and legs as propellers and their hind legs as rudders (and a bit to propel them as well) as they swim on the surface of the ocean.


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Strong legs and webbed feet, as well as a thick, dense coat which does not allow the cold Arctic water to penetrate to the skin.


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What is an omnivore that swims?

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Are a polar bear's legs long?

Polar bears walk on 4 legs / paws. But they can briefly stand on their hind legs and take a few steps, such as in a fight with a predator. They then return to all-4s. Polar bears also often slide on their bellies across ice.


Do polar bears swim in salt or fresh water?

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Why is melting sea ice such a threat to the polar bears?

Melting sea ice is a threat to the polar bears because without the sea ice the polar bears predators will see them and swim away.


Do polar bears' large paws help them catch fish?

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