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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Alaskan Brown Bear, Kodiak Island Wildlife Refuge, United States of America
Mom and cub

Species: Alaskan Brown Bear | Location: Kodiak Island Wildlife Refuge, United States of America

By Jennifer Fogle Smith

After nursing her cub this sow scans the surrounding area for potential danger.

About The Photographer

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I grew up on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park but have lived in or near Kodiak, AK for the last 30 years. Watching and photographing nature and its many forms of wildlife has been a passion and pursuit for years.
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