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Daily Planet: Orphaned Adolescent Grizzlies

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Some orphaned grizzly bears have officials worried, since in this stage of their lives they should still be learning from their mothers. Because these bears could not finish their education, many of them go hungry as they prepare for hibernation.

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Daily Planet: Orphaned Adolescent Grizzlies (4:40)

Some orphaned grizzly bears have officials worried, since in this stage of their lives they should still be learning from their mothers. Because these bears could not finish their education, many of them go hungry as they prepare for hibernation.

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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.