How Polar Bears Work

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How Polar Bears Work

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Sep 29, 2016

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Polar bears are more than just lovable creatures that roam the ice in search of food. They're one of the most fascinating animals on planet Earth. Sadly, as ice shrinks, so does their habitat. Learn all about these huggable beasts in today's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 29, 2016

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