Playful Polar Bears: A Wild Adventure in Manitoba

It’s been quite awhile since you may have seen the post about my trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada to photograph polar bears last November. That was such an incredible trip, but I had not had any time to process the videos that I took while there.

So, the other day as I am finally beginning to have some time to be retired, I put together a few really short clips of a mother and large cub play wrestling. This may give you an idea as to how incredibly large these bears really are, and how powerful they are.

It was really windy that day, so we couldn’t hear the bears at all. The only thing you’ll hear in the video is just the wind howling. But please remember these bears were just playing with one another. Mom was teaching junior some moves, and if you watch near the end, junior put in a couple of good moves on Mom too.

I put this little video together from 4 short clips I videoed this mother and large cub wrestling last November. They were having quite good time. Sorry about the wind noise; just turn your volume down if it’s distracting.

Here are a few still shots of the bears. They are so beautiful and majestic. Yet under that beauty, fluff and cuteness is North America’s largest predator.

Mom got a bit upset at the kid. I think she got bit in a sensitive area.
Check out those feet!
This bear was giving a warning to another approaching bear.
These bears have an incredible sense of smell. They can smell some prey like seals for up to 20 miles (32km) or us humans, from over two miles (3km) away.
I think this shot gives you an idea about the polar bear. It is an absolutely beautiful animal, but it is to be absolutely respected and viewed from a safe distance. Even at a walk, these huge bears can close 25 to 50 yards in just a few seconds.

I hope you enjoy the short video as much as I did when I took it. Watching these wonderful bears in their natural setting was nearly unbelievable! Thank you for visiting my blog, and have fun out there.

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