20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bear in retreat after encroaching on competitor's fishing territory, Brooks Falls, Alaska
Bears were in competition for fishing territories due to a dearth of salmon at June's end at Brooks Falls. One bear crept up the river and encroached upon the territory of another bear. A stand-off ensued. The aggressive winner shooed the intruder up the hilly water's edge and stood guard from below.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Near King Salmon, Alaska, United States of America |
Camera: | DMC-FZ70 |
Copyright: | © Marilyn Adelman |