19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sway With Me
A subadult male and adult female brown bear appear to be dancing as they play together on a beach in Katmai National Park. It was unusual to see an adult female casually playing with a subadult male, especially when most are pursued by large dominant boars, but every bear has their preference.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | King Salmon (nearest city), Alaska, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Rylee Jensen |