polar bear, Ursus maritimus, collared sow uses its extra sharp nose to looks for food along the arctic coast in early fall, 1002 ANWR Alaska

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polar bear, Ursus maritimus, collared sow uses its extra sharp nose to looks for food along the arctic coast in early fall, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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Size: 5050px × 3367px
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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