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Bears are perhaps one of the most photographed groups of large mammals, with high-profile species like the Polar Bear, Grizzly and Giant Panda (yes it’s a bear) hogging most of the limelight.
We’ve become incredibly familiar with iconic images of Polar Bears on pristine snow and ice, especially sows with adorable, super cute cubs. But have you ever thought what Polar Bears do, when the ice melts? Where do they go and what (if anything) do they feed on?
Some of Nick’s images reveal a little-known side to the world’s largest land-based carnivore. On the shores of Hudson Bay, Polar Bears gather on the tundra, amongst autumnal willows and herbs, browsing on berry bushes, and waiting for the winter ice to return.
Adult Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) drinking from a stream on shores of Hudson Bay, Canada (late Sept).
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in stream along the shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in stream along the shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in tundra vegetation. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in tundra vegetation in evening light. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on tundra vegetation on shores of Hudson Bay, Canada (late Sept).
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) resting in tundra vegetation. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) resting in tundra vegetation. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) resting / sleeping in tundra vegetation, late evening light. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) emerging from stream and shaking itself dry. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) resting / sleeping in tundra vegetation, late evening light. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
Adult Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) smelling the air. Shores of Hudson Bay, Canada in late September.
