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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
How about a Hug

The ice and snow finally came to Churchill and this mother Polar Bear was happy to roll and sleep in the snow. Soon she and the cubs would be heading out on the adventure of survival and much needed food. A joyous hug is in order.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Churchill, Canada
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Gayle Sheahen