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pl23_anim0026.jpg

Polar bear - Ursus maritimus - hunting near large group of walrus

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Description

Polar bear - Ursus maritimus - hunting near large group of walrus.Polar bear normally won't attack walrus unless walrus is sick or very young.

Photographer

Captain Budd Christman

Display Date

1978 August

Location

Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Collection

NOAA's Ark

Walruses

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Corps

Keywords

Mammals

Bear

Polar