Shoreline Patrol

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This image captures a polar bear walking purposefully across the snow-covered rocks of the Arctic tundra. The bear’s thick white fur blends almost seamlessly with the icy landscape, a testament to its perfect adaptation to the harsh, frozen environment. With each deliberate step, the polar bear showcases its immense power and resilience in one of the world’s most unforgiving ecosystems. Polar bears, the apex predators of the Arctic, rely on sea ice for hunting seals, their primary prey. This image highlights the beauty and majesty of the polar bear, while also serving as a reminder of the fragile environment they inhabit, threatened by the ongoing effects of climate change.
Taken By
Jacquie Matechuk
Taken On
October 13, 2024
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polar bear arctic wildlife tundra apex predator snow ice photography endangered species climate change white fur cold environment adaptation walking frozen landscape marine mammal survival in the conservation animal polar_bear fluid carnivore freezing
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