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Polar bears use wind direction to optimize seal hunting

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Polar bears possess an exceptional sense of smell, enabling them to locate seals from great distances in the Arctic. New research indicates that these bears strategically adjust their hunting movements based on wind direction to maximize their chances of detecting prey. They move cross-wind to sweep across scent plumes, but alter this strategy in high winds when scent trails become unreliable, demonstrating a sophisticated adaptation to their environment. AI

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Polar bears use wind direction to optimize seal hunting

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Polar Bears Hunt By Reading The Wind — A Biologist Explains How

    From tracking invisible scent plumes on the wind to navigating a rapidly warming Arctic, the polar bear reveals both the power and limits of evolution.

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