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Bear family
This polar bear cub couldn't resist an inquisitive stare at the icebreaker, even while trying to keep up with mom. Female polar bears give birth in January to (usually) two cubs. The cubs remain with their mothers until their third summer.

photo © C. A. Linder, WHOI
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