9 polar bears observed on risky open ocean swims

August 22, 2008 By DAN JOLING , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Nine polar bears were observed in one day swimming in open ocean off Alaska's northwest coast, an increase from previous surveys that may indicate warming conditions are forcing bears to make riskier, long-distance swims to stable sea ice or land.

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• MikeB - Aug 22, 2008
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  The polar bears made it through the medieval warm period. They made it through the Roman warm period. The polar bears are increasing in numbers. I hate to be the one to have to say this, but bears, other animals and even people die sometimes. Life goes on.
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• deatopmg - Aug 22, 2008
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  "stupid is as stupid does" - FG
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• deatopmg - Aug 22, 2008
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  this is due to overpopulation of the bears since the population has been exploding in the last half century.
  
  But; "Only further research can tell the effect of greater swimming distances on polar bear populations, he said." are the key words which translated mean; send more money.
  
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• GrayMouser - Aug 22, 2008
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  Maybe the killer whales can eat them.
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