Brown bear sow (female) and her cub, born earlier this year in spring. The cub is completely dependent on her for survival. She will nurture it for almost two years.
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Image ID: 19236
Female brown bear smells a tree stump for the scent of other bears that may be using the meadow in which she is keeping her cubs. Large adult males pose a threat to her cubs.
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Image ID: 19179