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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Black Bear, Sequoia National Park, California, United States of America
Bear cub in tree.

Species: Black Bear | Location: Sequoia National Park, California, United States of America

This black bear cub climbed high into a tree as it's mother kept watch below. Once it got to a nice horizontal branch, it assumed this childlike pose with its head on its paws and rested. Finding the cub in this pose without any intervening obstructions was a special treat.

About The Photographer

Retired and now spend time pursuing wildlife and nature photography. Plenty of fun and gets me outdoors hiking and looking for wildlife subjects to photograph.
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