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Why can't polar bears swim fast enough to catch seals?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/16/2022

The mass and size of a polar bears body as well as its shape does not allow it to pass through water as easily as a seals body does. A seals body is designed more for swimming. On land the polar bear is better designed and thus will catch seals there.

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∙ 15y ago

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