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pl23_anim0040.jpg

Large sedated polar bear - Ursus maritimus

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Description

Large sedated polar bear - Ursus maritimus.Bears were measured and tagged for future study.Large padded feet for traction on the ice.

Photographer

Captain Budd Christman

Display Date

1982 May

Location

Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Collection

NOAA's Ark

Bears

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Corps

Keywords

Mammals

Bear

Polar