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Polar bears rule

Large male polar bear passing by an SUV, Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba. The polar bears on the shoreline pretty much go where the fancy takes them and, with a few exceptions, seem more curious about humans and cars than frightened or aggressive. This in an example of a typical close encounter where the bear, on its way to the shoreline, passes close to a photographer standing behind the door of an SUV. The recommended distance to keep away from a polar bear is 100 meters, but the curious bears often decide to come much closer.

polar bearUrsus maritimusSUVphotographershorelinesnowdried grassesHudson BayChurchillManitoba

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  • Terry Allen

    on November 16, 2020

    Many thanks everyone for the nice comments!

  • Rick Willis

    on November 16, 2020

    One to Keep an Eye Out for 😃...

  • geoghanart

    on November 16, 2020

    Love seeing the polar bear in the same frame as the SUV to give a better sense of the size the bear. Looks like he still has lots more weight to gain.

  • God's Child

    on November 16, 2020

    This is still too close to a bear for my comfort!

    My "Daily Photo" is here:

    https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2020/i-P5Zt4gs/A

    11/15/2020

  • Gene Hyder

    on November 15, 2020

    Great shot.

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on November 15, 2020

    I would be wanting to be back more than 100 metres terrific shot

  • Donna McCommon

    on November 15, 2020

    WOW this is amazing!

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on November 15, 2020

    Great view the bear taking his "right of way"--which begs the question, where were YOU?? In another SUV, or out in the field?

  • Wayne Wendel

    on November 15, 2020

    That bear is as big as the truck is wide. Stay safe around those beasts.

  • Marc DeGirolamo

    on November 15, 2020

    Great shot of this big bear....:-)

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