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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Coy Joy

As a mother grizzly bear travels through the ice fields surrounding her winter den in search of lower elevation and more food availability, her two brand new cubs of the year run circles around her, displaying remarkable joy for their newfound life on earth. Nature can be brutal, it can be serene, and it sure can put a smile on your face sometimes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Copyright: © Savannah Rose