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pl23_anim2639.jpg

A polar bear attempting to ambush a pair of ribbon seals, which quickly slippedinto the water when the bear got too close

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Description

A polar bear attempting to ambush a pair of ribbon seals, which quickly slippedinto the water when the bear got too close.

Credit

NOAA/OER/Hidden Ocean

Photographer

Caitlin Bailey

Location

Alaska, Chukchi Sea area

Collection

NOAA's Ark

Bears

NOAA Affiliation

GFOE