Polar bears, Ursus maritimus, sow cubs swimming in water in newly forming pack ice Beaufort Sea Arctic Ocean 1002 area of the anwr, Alaska

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Size: 5070px × 3380px
Location: Kaktovik Barter Island 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska
Photo credit: © Steven J. Kazlowski / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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