The Polar Bear Throat Hold – Weekly Travel Photo
Playing, fighting or somewhere in between? That’s the question I found myself pondering repeatedly over the three days I spent on the frozen Canadian tundra just outside of the remote town of Churchill in central Canada. Over the 72 hours we shared with the polar bears they put on great displays of physical strength while balancing them with awe inspiring shows of laziness and apathy that left me reminded of my cat, Riven. The bears periodically assumed a standing position for battles that tested their strength and allowed them to feel each other out in a mostly friendly atmosphere as they lounged along the partially frozen shores of Hudson Bay waiting….waiting…waiting for the temperature to drop and for the bay to freeze over completely. Once the waters freeze solid suddenly a frozen wonderland of snacks, treats, and fishing holes emerges which the the bears will explore during the winter’s cold, dark months.
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Would you like to see previous Weekly Photos? View past travel pictures here. This photo was taken on a Canon T3i (600D)
haha, ninja moves!!!
Totally! If you watched the bears long enough you could start to recognize that each had their own signature moves.
Haha, did you get any video by any chance?
Definitely! Lots of footage which is in two videos on my youtube channel. Also, check out my three posts on the overall experience. They have links etc. Part III is linked in the related posts widget at the bottom of this post!
On many pictures in Flickr they look like they are dancing not fighting, amazing pictures! So wish to see live something like that!
Thanks! They are amazing creatures!
They are absolutely incredible, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to reading through your previous posts relating to the majestic polar bears as well!
Thanks Elaine! Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!