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Polar Bear Cub Dies

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From the archives of Discovery: In the harsh Arctic conditions, not every cub lives to adulthood. Learn more about the Arctic, polar bears, and mortality in this video.

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Polar Bear Feeds (3:30)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears are skilled hunters, and they have to be in order to survive. Learn more about polar bears and hunting in this video.

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Polar Bear Cub 4 (1:34)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bear cubs have to stick close to their mother as they learn the ropes of Arctic life. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Feeds (3:30)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears are skilled hunters, and they have to be in order to survive. Learn more about polar bears and hunting in this video.

Polar Bear Cub 3 (2:31)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bear cubs have to stick close to their mother as they learn the ropes of Arctic life. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Digs 2 (4:22)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears have adapted several unique and interesting behaviors to survive in the Arctic. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Cub 2 (2:14)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bear cubs have to stick close to their mother as they learn the ropes of Arctic life. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Digs (2:10)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears have adapted several unique and interesting behaviors to survive in the Arctic. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Sleeps (2:00)

From the archives of Discovery: Even the Arctic's top predator has to take time off for a nap, now and then. Learn more about polar bears and the Arctic in this video.

Polar Bear Feeds 2 (2:32)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears are skilled hunters, and they have to be in order to survive. Learn more about polar bears and hunting in this video.

Polar Bear Cub (3:01)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bear cubs have to stick close to their mother as they learn the ropes of Arctic life. Learn more about polar bears in this video.

Polar Bear Feeds 3 (3:36)

From the archives of Discovery: Polar bears are skilled hunters, and they have to be in order to survive. Learn more about polar bears and hunting in this video.