22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bear Hug
A tender moment between a mother polar bear and her 6-month-old cub, playfully embracing on the pack ice north of Svalbard, Norway. This image reflects the deep connection and bond shared between mother and cub, who remain inseparable for two to three years as she prepares him for a life of solitude.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Norway |
Camera: | ILCE-7M4 |
Copyright: | © Michael Stavrakakis |