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STRONG SWIMMERS

             Polar bears are strong swimmers.
             Their wide paws help the bears paddle
             up to 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) per hour.
             Their back feet help them steer.






































                    Polar bears are the largest bears in the world.
                  They rise about 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall when

                  standing on their back legs. They weigh about
                  1,600 pounds (726 kilograms).

                    These bears keep warm with a layer of fat that is

                  4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) thick. Waterproof fur
                  allows them to swim in cold water.


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