Grizzly Bears on Caribou.

I came up on this scene in the afternoon, having missed all the earlier action when a wolf pack took down this large caribou bull. The wolves had fed and moved off a bit when the bears came upon the kill and took over it. As I arrived, the wolves were disappearing into the brush. I wish I'd got to shoot the wolves, but am fortunate to have been able to shoot these bears on the kill. This kill was made in a perfect spot for photography, down in the river bed, below a steep cliff that offered the photographers a great vantage point, with some security from the bears and wolves, and was just far enough off that our presence didn't disturb the animas. Denali NP, Alaska, September 2004.

(Ursus Arctos)

 

 

I'm constantly working towards furthering my stock lists, and improving my portfolio. These images are all of wild subjects, in their natural environment. Each photo is available for stock use, and photographic prints, screensavers, note cards or calendars are also available. To order any of these pictures, or for complete stock photo lists, drop an email.

To return to the Bears Gallery, click here.