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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Grizzly Bear, British Columbia , Canada
Bear Butt

Species: Grizzly Bear | Location: British Columbia , Canada

We spotted the back end of this Grizzly bear as we floated down the river in an inflatable boat in the Khutzeymateen sanctuary in northern British Columbia. She looks so comfortable laying on a bed of moss, and the lichen hanging down from the trees adds to the mystical nature of the scene.

About The Photographer

Earl Hirtz is a wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast based in Vancouver, Canada. His lifelong fascination with the natural world has led him to Alaska, Africa and beyond. When he's not planning his next adventure, he can usually be found photographing herons and eagles on the coast of his native British Columbia, or polishing his latest woodworking project. Whether he's capturing images of wild lions in Tanzania or photographing his dog Izzie from the bow of his boat on the Sunshine Coast, his dedication and affection for nature is unmistakable.
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