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Ursus arctos
This is an adult female Grizzly which had 3 large cubs following closely behind. Female grizzlies weigh 130–200 kg (290–440 lb) and this one has been fattening up on the local chokecherries. Grizzly bears hibernate for 5–7 months each year. During this time they give birth to their offspring and do not defecate or urinate.
In North America, the species is now found only in Alaska, south through much of western Canada, and into portions of the northwestern United States including Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, extending as far south as Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, but is most commonly found in Canada.
The mountains in the background are the Canadian Rockies. It was quite a sight to her and her 4 cubs walking around the cabins.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2013
Submitted on Oct 3, 2013
40 Comments (1–25)
Awesome pic! Congrats!
LOL
Simply excellent, many congrats
Excellent! WOW!
Awesome shot - congratulations!
Congrats ianmaton!
awesome photo!
I was just lucky that she stood up to have a last look around before heading down into the valley.
grat photo that really cool how did you get the pictrue when its standing
Congratulations.
Amazing capture ianmaton,fantastic photo and beautiful animal,very cool,congrats aon the well deserved SOTD and thnaks for sharing
Wow! At the right place at the right time! Lucky!
Wonderful picture!!
Congratulations, Ian. I am so pleased that I called you at the right time and that you were able to come down in order to capture this amazing shot.
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chubby bear !!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow !!!!! nice teddy bear!!!! Congratulations ianmaton,,,,, great spotting....
Congrats ianmaton! Stunning!
Fabulously atmospheric shot! Congrats!
Thanks to all for the kind comments! It's great to get a spotting of the day. The first snow had just fallen on the mountains which helped to set the seen. I'm just glad that she stood up before heading down into valley. The three cubs, that were following close behind, were quite large so I would guess they were in their second year.
Congratulations! Wonderful spot.
Great photo Ian.. Congratulations !!
Awesome spotting!
Congratulations, Ian! Fantastic shot!!
So unbelievably EPIC. Top 5 favorites ever on PN. Really nice work, congratulations ianmaton.