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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

White-furred Black Bear, Gribbell Island, British Columbia, Canada
Swan Dive!

Species: White-furred Black Bear | Location: Gribbell Island, British Columbia, Canada

Spirit Bears are black bears with a rare double recessive gene that results in white fur. This spirit bear eagerly dived for a salmon.

About The Photographer

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Jeff Nadler specializes in award-winning fine art wildlife and nature photography, with a special talent for exposing nature’s soul through black-&-white and color artistic imagery. With a passion of advocacy for the protection of endangered species, Jeff's photographic mission is to create an emotional connection with his natural world subjects for the viewer and encourage active support of wildlife conservation.
Check out Jeff’s photography website: www.wild-life-photos.com
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