19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
King of the River
While watching bears at the McNeil River Sanctuary, a dominant male named Chops emerged from the woods and made his presence known. Every other bear in the river retreated as he sauntered to his favorite fishing spot. Body language and an imposing presence speaks volumes in the bear world.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
Photo Location: | Kokhanok (nearest city), Alaska, United States of America |
Copyright: | © Rylee Jensen |