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Walking bear

On a photography trip in Svalbard, we saw this bear walking on a mountainside, sniffing around and continuing its journey to find a mate. The melting snow, barren mountain, and isolation of the bear provide a good sense of the rough terrain and frozen environment of the far north.

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Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Norway
Copyright: © Arie Katz