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Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA. Each year humpback whales return to these waters in the winter and spring to mate and give birth to their calves. In the summer and fall they swim thousands of miles to their feeding grounds in the Pacific Northwes areas of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, USA.
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 842365a )
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA. Each year humpback whales return to these waters in the winter and spring to mate and give birth to their calves. In the summer and fall they swim thousands of miles to their feeding grounds in the Pacific Northwes areas of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, USA.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 842366a )
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA. Each year humpback whales return to these waters in the winter and spring to mate and give birth to their calves. In the summer and fall they swim thousands of miles to their feeding grounds in the Pacific Northwes areas of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, USA.
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Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to travel in the calm waters of the inside passage and throughout Alaska.
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841029a )
Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to travel in the calm waters of the inside passage and throughout Alaska.
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841030a )
Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to travel in the calm waters of the inside passage and throughout Alaska.
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841031a )
Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to travel in the calm waters of the inside passage and throughout Alaska.
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841032a )
Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to travel in the calm waters of the inside passage and throughout Alaska.
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Various Sleeping Animals
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Grizzly Bear
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Lazy Day in the Animal Kingdom
LAZY DAY IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
It's not all ferocious fighting and clawing your way to the top of the food chain in the animal kingdom - even the wildest of beasts need to take a break sometimes.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse may have captured some exciting images in his time but this cute collection of dozing creatures is guaranteed to raise a smile.
Andy snapped these sleepy animals on some of his many nature expeditions around the world - capturing drowsy moments in Africa, Alaska, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Canada, India, America and the UK.
The result is a heart-melting menagerie of bears on their backs, cheetahs curling up for a doze, gorillas taking five, penguins pausing for a rest, snoozing seals, tired tigers, and lions (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Various Sleeping Animals
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Grizzly Bear
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sleeping by river
Alaska
Lazy Day in the Animal Kingdom
LAZY DAY IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
It's not all ferocious fighting and clawing your way to the top of the food chain in the animal kingdom - even the wildest of beasts need to take a break sometimes.
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse may have captured some exciting images in his time but this cute collection of dozing creatures is guaranteed to raise a smile.
Andy snapped these sleepy animals on some of his many nature expeditions around the world - capturing drowsy moments in Africa, Alaska, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Canada, India, America and the UK.
The result is a heart-melting menagerie of bears on their backs, cheetahs curling up for a doze, gorillas taking five, penguins pausing for a rest, snoozing seals, tired tigers, and lions (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kachemak Bay and Kenai Mountains, Homer Spit, Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Weisskopfseeadler, Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
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US Coast Guard Cutter Healy Ice Breaker
US Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice August 31, 2009 in the Arctic. The Healy is the newest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker owned by the Coast Guard. (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent
View looking off the bow of the Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent as it breaks ice September 2, 2009 in the Arctic. (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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US Coast Guard Cutter Healy Ice Breaker
US Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice alongside the Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent September 5, 2009 in the Arctic. (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS)
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782c )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782a )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HYWRQYDN
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782b )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HYWRQYDN
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782f )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HYWRQYDN
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782d )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HYWRQYDN
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Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Roman Golubenko/Solent / Rex Features ( 1025782e )
Grizzly bears fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - Oct 2009
GREEDY GRIZZLY GETS A DOUBLE HELPING
This greedy grizzly appears to have bitten off more than she can chew - after catching two fish in her mouth at the same time.
Watched by three hungry cubs the mother bear was demonstrating the skill of fishing to her young.
Perched on the edge of a waterfall, she manages to keep her balance as the salmon unwittingly leap out of the water and into her menacing jaw.
She may look like a graceful and loving mother but she's also a vicious fighter - as one unfortunate bear found out when he tried to steal her cubs' dinner.
Lashing out with her enormous paws she proves she's a force not to be reckoned with.
And her cubs seem to be just as feisty as their mother - running off with their fish while the distracted adults are locked in battle.
These spectacular pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Roman Golubenko in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
The location is so remote it can only be reached by seaplane but the dedicated 44-year old was prepared to make the journey.
He said: "Travel and photography has been the meaning of my life ever since I was 10 years old - when I was given my first camera.
"I am one of those people who would search the ends of the worlds for at least one beautiful shot."
Mr Golubenko, from North Bergen, in New Jersey, America, spent four days at the park's Naknek Lake - where around 200 grizzlies gather each year for a feeding frenzy.
He said: "The most interesting moment was when the mother bear arrived at the waterfall with her three cubs. That's when another male bear scooted over next to her.
"Everything was peaceful over the river until the mother bear caught a fish and wanted to share it with her cubs and the male bear...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HYWRQYDN
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Sarah Palin signs a copy of her book in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy of her new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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Palin signs her autobiography in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs copies of her new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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Vicki Potter waits in line for Palin book signing in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Vicki Potter of Granville, Michigan holds up a copy of Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" as she waits in line for a signing at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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Sarah Palin signs copies ofher new book in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy of her new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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Julie Walker holds Palin's new book in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Julie Walker of Belleville, Michigan holds a copy of Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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Witt smiles after Palin signed a copy of her new book for him in Grand Rapids, Michigan
U. S. Army officer candidate Matthew Witt smiles after Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signed copies of her new book "Going Rogue: An American Life" for him at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 18, 2009. Palin is continuing the book signing tour in the coming weeks with stops at select Barnes & Noble stores in Virginia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Florida. UPI/Brian Kersey / eyevine
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The trans alaskan oil pipeline near Fairbanks Alaska
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A pasrk ranger at Exit Glacier has retreated rapidly due to global warming Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska
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Aialick Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska receeding rapidly due to climate change
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Inuit summer huting camp at the mouth of the sepentine river near Shishmaref a tiny island between alaska and siberia in the ChBritainchi sea is home to around 600 inuits or eskimos. As hunter gatherers their carbon footprint is tiny and as such are least responsible for global warming. Yet they are suffering greatly as a result. Their problem is twofold as temperatures rise the sea ice that used to protect thier island home forming around late september is now not forming until late december. this leaves them vulnerable to autumn and early winter storms that are eroding their island and washing it into the sea. Already 10 houses have been washed into the sea and more have had to be moved back from the edge. They are looking at having to relocate their whole comunity to the mainland but the government is refusing to pay for the relocation. Secondly the animals that they rely on for food are moving further north as temperatures warm making them harder to find and hunt threatening their ancient culture and identity.
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Two bald eagles in flight, Kachemak Bay, Alaska, America - Mar 2010
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Two eagles in flight appear as if one four-winged flying creature
Four-Winged Eagle Is a Million-to-One Shot
FOUR-WINGED EAGLE IS A MILLION-TO-ONE SHOT
A wildlife photographer has managed to capture a four-winged bald eagle.
But rather than an early April fool, the stunning image is actually a million-to-one shot of two majestic birds in flight.
Christopher Dodds spent 'countless hours' at Kachemak Bay in Alaska trying to get a picture of the eagles interacting.
His patience was rewarded when a pair of birds - which can have a wingspan of up to 2.44 m (96 in) - had an impressive mid-air tussle. But with the dramatic coming together over in a blink of an eye there was only a split-second to chance to capture the scene.
And Chris says that his amazing picture goes against all the rules of photographing eagles.
"It's generally a good idea to photograph birds either in-flight, or perched, with the wind and light coming from your back," he explains. "It's often said that an image of a bird without the face or an eye visible is a failure.
"I was simply making the most of a bad situation; the wind was blowing against the afternoon sunlight and all of the other photographers had opted to take the afternoon off to rest or edit their images.
"I watched and saw that I might have a chance at something artsy, or abstract, to salvage the afternoon. While it's generally a good idea to include your subject's face, or eyes (preferably with good eye contact); once in a very great while you can create something nice without including either.
"There's no way to tell if the two Eagles in the image are male or female, though I suspect it's a female on top and it's a smaller male on the bottom. Adult eagles look alike, but the female is larger than the male...
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Man becomes first person in world to catch 1,000 different species of fish, San Ramon, California, America - 02 Sep 2010
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The Fishy 1,000 That Failed To Get Away
An ace angler has broken the ultimate fishing record by becoming the first person in the world to catch 1,000 different species of fish.
Steve Wozniak, 47, from from San Ramon, California, has spent 10 years pursuing the astonishing quest that has seen him fish in 63 different countries.
He has spent 20,000 hours on riverbanks, piers, beaches and boats waiting for a bite for fish ranging from a tiny minnow to a 900lbs shark.
Steve has forked out more than GBP 50,000 and racked up over one million air miles criss-crossing the globe with his rod and tackle over the last decade.
The record rodman has fished on every continent bar Antarctica, including places as far reaching as Cambodia to the Isle of Wight.
He has snared virtually every freshwater fish native to Britain and spent two years and GBP 4,000 alone trying to capture an Atlantic salmon in Scotland.
Steve has also broken 12 International Game Fishing Association records along the way and has another five pending.
His mammoth efforts finally paid off when he snared a 2lbs coalfish in a Norwegian fjord to net the record that is being dubbed the 'Cast of a Thousand'.
Steve now intends to temporarily hang up his rod to write a book about his angling adventures.
He said: "It is very humbling to be the only person in the world to catch 1,000 different species of fish.
"It has been an almighty challenge and one where there have been many highs and many lows, like trying to catch a tench fish which seemed to elude me for seven years.
"When I caught the coalfish I think I expected it to be this big fanfare event but I was sat in a boat in a peaceful fjord an hour below the Arctic circle.
"I just sort of sat there with a glow of accomplishment."
Steve caught his first fish at the age...
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Miner panning gold. Alaska. 1916.
No known restrictions on reproduction.
Frank & Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress).
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Grizzly bear scratches itch again 'soft shoulder' road sign, Denali National Park, Alaska, America - 25 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Perry/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1253770a )
The Bear-necessities Of Scratching An Itch
This grizzly bear amused onlookers when he satisfied a hard-to-reach itch on a 'soft shoulder' road sign.
Surprised wildlife park visitors watched as the animal stretched himself to his full height and leaned against the pole in a bid to scratch something that was irritating him.
Photographer Chris Perry said the bear appeared to be enjoying himself so much he almost snapped the fragile signpost in two.
The 47-year-old snapped the incredible shots while visiting the Denali National Park in Alaska, America.
He said: "Sometimes getting the right shot takes a lot of planning, good equipment and a lot patience.
"However, sometimes it just takes a nothing more than a little luck.
"As luck would have it I managed to get a road pass for the Denali National Park, which allowed me and a few others to drive anywhere I wanted in the park.
"I was allowed to pick and choose my spots and stake out while the rest of the park was closed to the general public.
"I was at my car when I saw this bear make his way to a soft shoulder sign and attacked it with his back.
"His eyes rolled back while letting out the loudest sounds of bear ecstasy and I snapped away as he practically dislodged the post from it foundation.
"I couldn't help but laugh as I took the shots on my camera.
"He was at it for well over ten minutes and when he had his fill, he fell down to all fours with a thud and made his way away from me and the car.
"I sat there on the hood of my car and watched him slowly stroll back to feast on a load of blueberries growing nearby.
"Witnessing something like this made me realise I am just about as lucky as anyone I have ever known.
"When people see the photos they say how cute the bear is and how lucky I was, which I complete...
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Grizzly bear scratches itch again 'soft shoulder' road sign, Denali National Park, Alaska, America - 25 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Perry/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1253770b )
The Bear-necessities Of Scratching An Itch
This grizzly bear amused onlookers when he satisfied a hard-to-reach itch on a 'soft shoulder' road sign.
Surprised wildlife park visitors watched as the animal stretched himself to his full height and leaned against the pole in a bid to scratch something that was irritating him.
Photographer Chris Perry said the bear appeared to be enjoying himself so much he almost snapped the fragile signpost in two.
The 47-year-old snapped the incredible shots while visiting the Denali National Park in Alaska, America.
He said: "Sometimes getting the right shot takes a lot of planning, good equipment and a lot patience.
"However, sometimes it just takes a nothing more than a little luck.
"As luck would have it I managed to get a road pass for the Denali National Park, which allowed me and a few others to drive anywhere I wanted in the park.
"I was allowed to pick and choose my spots and stake out while the rest of the park was closed to the general public.
"I was at my car when I saw this bear make his way to a soft shoulder sign and attacked it with his back.
"His eyes rolled back while letting out the loudest sounds of bear ecstasy and I snapped away as he practically dislodged the post from it foundation.
"I couldn't help but laugh as I took the shots on my camera.
"He was at it for well over ten minutes and when he had his fill, he fell down to all fours with a thud and made his way away from me and the car.
"I sat there on the hood of my car and watched him slowly stroll back to feast on a load of blueberries growing nearby.
"Witnessing something like this made me realise I am just about as lucky as anyone I have ever known.
"When people see the photos they say how cute the bear is and how lucky I was, which I complete...
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Bear fight turns into a bear hug at the Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - 03 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by chrisdoddsphoto.com/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1258152a )
Bear Fight Ends With A Bear Hug
Two huge bears give each other a hug as they regain their breath after a tiring 50 minute play fight.
The brothers, who weigh a staggering 100 stone each, stood on their hind legs as they wrestled in a bid to improve their strength.
Brave photographer Christopher Dodds, 43, got within 250 yards of the dangerous animals at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
The Coastal Brown Bears, which are thought to be around three years old, are similar to the fearsome grizzly bear - but weigh even more.
Christopher, a professional photographer and safari leader, lived on a boat for a week and travelled ashore for ten hours each day to get his shots.
He said: "Photographing bears requires a good understanding of their behaviour and I recognised this as a fight between two siblings.
"The fight got rougher and rougher and louder and louder until they started to get tired.
"Then they hugged and recovered for a few minutes at a time, so they could start fighting again.
"While they did move slightly towards me, I was not scared and could tell from their behaviour that this was a relatively friendly encounter.
"The sparring lasted about 50 minutes and they never acknowledged my presence.
"They were both digging for, and eating, clams before the fight and went to sleep afterwards - allowing me to move away without incident."
Christopher, from Quebec, Canada, added: "Though struggles between two juvenile bears might seem mortal, it is in fact just playful combat, designed to hone the animals skills.
"In later life, in territorial disputes between two males, real fights can result in serious injury to the combatants or even have a fatal outcome.
"Brown bears also fight to establish hierarchy and rights to prime fishing spots."
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Bear fight turns into a bear hug at the Katmai National Park, Alaska, America - 03 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by chrisdoddsphoto.com/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1258152b )
Bear Fight Ends With A Bear Hug
Two huge bears give each other a hug as they regain their breath after a tiring 50 minute play fight.
The brothers, who weigh a staggering 100 stone each, stood on their hind legs as they wrestled in a bid to improve their strength.
Brave photographer Christopher Dodds, 43, got within 250 yards of the dangerous animals at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
The Coastal Brown Bears, which are thought to be around three years old, are similar to the fearsome grizzly bear - but weigh even more.
Christopher, a professional photographer and safari leader, lived on a boat for a week and travelled ashore for ten hours each day to get his shots.
He said: "Photographing bears requires a good understanding of their behaviour and I recognised this as a fight between two siblings.
"The fight got rougher and rougher and louder and louder until they started to get tired.
"Then they hugged and recovered for a few minutes at a time, so they could start fighting again.
"While they did move slightly towards me, I was not scared and could tell from their behaviour that this was a relatively friendly encounter.
"The sparring lasted about 50 minutes and they never acknowledged my presence.
"They were both digging for, and eating, clams before the fight and went to sleep afterwards - allowing me to move away without incident."
Christopher, from Quebec, Canada, added: "Though struggles between two juvenile bears might seem mortal, it is in fact just playful combat, designed to hone the animals skills.
"In later life, in territorial disputes between two males, real fights can result in serious injury to the combatants or even have a fatal outcome.
"Brown bears also fight to establish hierarchy and rights to prime fishing spots."
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273916c )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273916b )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273916d )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273916e )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273916f )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273921d )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273921m )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273921z )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273922ab )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to cat...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273922a )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273922ag )
Gone Fishin'
When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.
Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.
He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.
"I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".
When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.
Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.
"The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.
"Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".
However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.
Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.
"At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.
"Some of them could barely move because they were so full".
Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.
Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.
"The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to cat...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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