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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Arctic Bond

The bond between a mother and her cub polar bear is like nothing else. Over the next 2 years, this young 6-month-old cub will be inseparable from his mother, relying on her and mimicking her every move until he is ready to live a solitary life of his own. Standing here together, the mother vigilantly assessing any dangers, while the cub feels completely safe by her side.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Norway
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Michael Stavrakakis