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I CAN'T BEAR YOUR INCESSANT WHINING! This mischievous bear cub shouts in the ear of its unimpressed mother as the pair appear to have a disagreement. The funny moment was spotted by Linda Lester near the Silver Salmon Creek lodge in the Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA.
The 64 year old said, “After the mother and cub had been grazing the little one wanted to be nursed. The cubs will whine until their mother stops but she didn’t stop which is why the cub was acting this way. This cub was only six months old and clearly just wanted to be close to its mum.”
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I CAN'T BEAR YOUR INCESSANT WHINING! This mischievous bear cub shouts in the ear of its unimpressed mother as the pair appear to have a disagreement. The funny moment was spotted by Linda Lester near the Silver Salmon Creek lodge in the Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA.
The 64 year old said, “After the mother and cub had been grazing the little one wanted to be nursed. The cubs will whine until their mother stops but she didn’t stop which is why the cub was acting this way. This cub was only six months old and clearly just wanted to be close to its mum.”
Please byline: Linda Lester/Solent News
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FEATURE - Dieser Braunbär spielt gerne mit dem Holz
August 10, 2017 - Mcneil River, AK, United States of America - A brown bear sub-adult plays with driftwood branches along the beach at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The remote site is accessed only with a special permit and is the world’s largest seasonal population of brown bears in their natural environment (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - Dieser Braunbär spielt gerne mit dem Holz
August 10, 2017 - Mcneil River, AK, United States of America - A brown bear sub-adult plays with driftwood branches along the beach at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The remote site is accessed only with a special permit and is the world’s largest seasonal population of brown bears in their natural environment (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - Madrid: Mitteilsame Braunbären im Zoo
Several Brown bears pictured waiting for food at Madrid zoo. (Photo by Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press) - PACIFIC01759.JPG//PACIFICPRESS_xyz00000008_000009/Credit:Jorge Sanz/PACIFIC PRESS/SIPA/1707211009 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00815778
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FEATURE - Braunbären in Finnland
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Will Nicholls/REX/Shutterstock (5790077h)
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European Brown Bears, Finland - Jul 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/skxn
These stunning photos of brown bears in the forests of Finland are the result of one photographer's endless hours of patience. During his two week trip wildlife photographer Will Nicholls spent 15 hours a day in a tiny wooden hide as he attempted to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures. Despite their formidable size, the ancient Taiga forests that the bears call home extend for hundreds of miles meaning it can be extremely hard to spot them. Added to this there are estimated to be just 1,700 European brown bears left in Finland. Will comments: "I spent 15 hours each day, every day for 2 weeks, in a small wooden hide on the Russian Border in Finland. "With the sun never completely setting, I was awake through the night in an effort to spot one of Europe's most elusive mammals: the European brown bear.
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FEATURE - Braunbären in Finnland
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Will Nicholls/REX/Shutterstock (5790077g)
European brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) at sunset
European Brown Bears, Finland - Jul 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/skxn
These stunning photos of brown bears in the forests of Finland are the result of one photographer's endless hours of patience. During his two week trip wildlife photographer Will Nicholls spent 15 hours a day in a tiny wooden hide as he attempted to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures. Despite their formidable size, the ancient Taiga forests that the bears call home extend for hundreds of miles meaning it can be extremely hard to spot them. Added to this there are estimated to be just 1,700 European brown bears left in Finland. Will comments: "I spent 15 hours each day, every day for 2 weeks, in a small wooden hide on the Russian Border in Finland. "With the sun never completely setting, I was awake through the night in an effort to spot one of Europe's most elusive mammals: the European brown bear.
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FEATURE - Braunbären in Finnland
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Will Nicholls/REX/Shutterstock (5790077f)
European brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos)
European Brown Bears, Finland - Jul 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/skxn
These stunning photos of brown bears in the forests of Finland are the result of one photographer's endless hours of patience. During his two week trip wildlife photographer Will Nicholls spent 15 hours a day in a tiny wooden hide as he attempted to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures. Despite their formidable size, the ancient Taiga forests that the bears call home extend for hundreds of miles meaning it can be extremely hard to spot them. Added to this there are estimated to be just 1,700 European brown bears left in Finland. Will comments: "I spent 15 hours each day, every day for 2 weeks, in a small wooden hide on the Russian Border in Finland. "With the sun never completely setting, I was awake through the night in an effort to spot one of Europe's most elusive mammals: the European brown bear.
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FEATURE - Wunderschöne Polar-Bäre
POLAR BEAR swimming Ursus maritimus Svalbard, Norwegian Arctic
Polar bear populations are likely to fall by more than 30% by around the middle of the century as global warming thaws Arctic sea ice, experts said in the most detailed review of the predators to date.
The report, by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, estimated there are between 22,000 and 31,000 polar bears in the Arctic and said they will be increasingly vulnerable as their habitat shrinks.
"Climate change will continue to seriously threaten polar bear survival in the future," Inger Andersen, IUCN Director General, said of the study, based on updated counts and new projections of sea ice since a previous review in 2008.
It said there was a high probability that "the global polar bear population will decline by more than 30% over the next 35 to 40 years", broadly reaffirming findings from 2008. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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A Polar Bear Ursus maritimus dives below the surface of the water.
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Polar Bear & Northern Lights, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada.
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Portrait of a Polar Bear Ursus maritimus standing on a snow covered hill in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada with a dark gray sky in the background.
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Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
Video: https://vimeo.com/channels/625134/
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Plowden/REX (4233436u)
Black bear (Ursus americanus)
Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pye2
Anyone who has been to Alaska will testify to its untamed beauty. Photographer Tim Plowden's visit to the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska and its annual salmon migration struck him with "revelatory awe". He comments: "Witnessing thousands of Pacific pink salmon was a spell-binding spectacle of sight, smell and sound. Their story enthralled me - a final selfless journey". According to Tim his first sighting of the salmon migration was shared with a bearded old man. Possibly intrigued by his fascination, as Tim watched the aquatic scene unfold before him the old man shared insights from his long years as a local fishing guide into the salmon's odyssey. Tim says: "It only intrigued me further and sealed my resolution to pay tribute to this remarkable fish on its last journey back to its natal rivers. Their final resting place".
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Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
Video: https://vimeo.com/channels/625134/
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Plowden/REX (4233436b)
The Brown bear (Ursus arctos) catching a salmon
Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pye2
Anyone who has been to Alaska will testify to its untamed beauty. Photographer Tim Plowden's visit to the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska and its annual salmon migration struck him with "revelatory awe". He comments: "Witnessing thousands of Pacific pink salmon was a spell-binding spectacle of sight, smell and sound. Their story enthralled me - a final selfless journey". According to Tim his first sighting of the salmon migration was shared with a bearded old man. Possibly intrigued by his fascination, as Tim watched the aquatic scene unfold before him the old man shared insights from his long years as a local fishing guide into the salmon's odyssey. Tim says: "It only intrigued me further and sealed my resolution to pay tribute to this remarkable fish on its last journey back to its natal rivers. Their final resting place".
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Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Plowden/REX (4233436u)
Black bear (Ursus americanus)
Photographer spends a month travelling round Alaska - Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pnl4
Black bears (Ursus americanus) are opportunistic feeders, when they emerge from hibernation in spring their diet consists mainly of fresh green vegetation and switches to the seasonally abundant salmon in the summer and berries.
I beg your pardon! If this caribou looks rather put out there's a good reason for that. For to get this beautifully tranquil photo required the use of some shouted curses! British photographer Tim Plowden captured the majestic animal while spending a month travelling by boat, plane, 4x4 and RV around Alaska. His aim was to travel to the state's most remote coast, forest, mountains and tundra in search of its more elusive wildlife. When it came to photographing caribou Tim had a little help from a local. He comments: "As they were about to disappear over the other side of a ridge my host, who wanted me to get the shot I'd been talking about, used one of his tried and tested caribou calls: 'Hey asshole! Stop!'
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615z)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615y)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615x)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615w)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615v)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615c)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615b)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Wonder of Svalbard, Norway - 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse/REX (1447615a)
Sweet Dreams For Sleepy Polar Bear
It may not be the kind of bed we humans appreciate, but this rolly poly polar bear seemed to love his snowy perch.
The tired out animal happily curled up on his fluffy, white 'duvet' to catch forty winks after a difficult day hunting.
Oblivious to the chilly nature of where he'd chosen to sleep, the bear contentedly tucked up tight to enjoy a well deserved snooze.
And when it came time to wake up again, he displayed the kind of reluctance anyone feels when forced to get up after a lovely sleep.
First just his eyes popped open as he enjoyed a few more moments of relaxation.
But then there was no escaping the need to get up and he slowly uncurled before enjoying a luxurious stretch and a massive yawn.
The bear was snapped enjoying a nap on an iceberg in Svalbard by professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Andy Rouse / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KMFZSUQDV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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European brown bear cub does Gangnam Style dance, Finland - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Mark Sisson (2606760m)
Boogie Bear: Cub Appears to do Gangnam Style Dance
This boogying bear cub was spotted doing its best Gangnam Style impression.
And, hilariously, all it got was a disapproving look from its mother and was completely ignored by its siblings.
British wildlife photographer Mark Sisson snapped the animal antics while shooting in Finland last month.
Mark, from Shropshire, explains: "These images were taken during a long night spent in a photographic hide in northern Finland in late June, where I was leading a photographic trip for Natures Images.
"This summer there were a couple of European brown bears with families of small cubs visiting this swam area throughout the night. The cubs are always playful and cheeky but this particular youngster seemed to have a great delight in standing up and practicing his moves.
"Normally standing up like this is to help them see potential danger at a distance (their eyesight is not particularly good generally) but this youngster had other ideas, and my client sharing the hide commented that it reminded him of the Gangnam style of dancing!
"Looking through the sequence of images he had begun a bit shyly with his back to us, then had another go side-on and once he was happy tried once again for his mum and siblings to see - unfortunately all he got was a disapproving look from mum and the rest of the family carried on eating!
"Movement wise he was moving from side to side, one foot to another and it was this along with the positioning of his front paws that really drew the Gangnam analogy to mind."
MUST CREDIT: Mark Sisson/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KVTLVGCEL (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Grizzly Bears Hunting for fish, Alaska
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273922g )
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 ( 1273922x )
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 ( 1273922w )
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 ( 1273922s )
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 ( 1273922t )
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 ( 1273922p )
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 ( 1273922l )
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 ( 1273922k )
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 ( 1273922n )
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 ( 1273922j )
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 ( 1273922h )
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 ( 1273922e )
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 ( 1273922d )
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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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 ( 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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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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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 ( 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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DUKAS_19321291_REX
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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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 ( 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 ( 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 ( 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...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Robert Postma / Mood Board / Rex Features ( 1298458a )
Grizzly bear, Yukon
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Arctic circle
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Robert Postma / Mood Board / Rex Features ( 1298457a )
Young Grizzly bear, Yukon
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