polar bear, Ursus maritimus, collared sow rolls around on the pack ice to either scratch, groom or cool herself, along the arctic coast ANWR Alaska

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polar bear, Ursus maritimus, collared sow rolls around on the pack ice to either scratch, groom or cool herself, along the arctic coast in early fall, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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Size: 5120px × 3401px
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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