polar bear Ursus maritimus collared sow in sunset light stranded on a sandspit looking for food Barter Island ANWR Kaktovik Barter Island Alaska

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polar bear Ursus maritimus collared sow on a sandspit looking for food Barter Island Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

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Size: 3380px × 5050px
Location: 1002 ANWR Kaktovik Barter Island North Slope Alaska
Photo credit: © Steven J. Kazlowski / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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