Curious Polar Bear

Every fall polar bears gather near Churchill, MB because this is the usually first area where the Hudson Bay freezes and they are eager to get back on the ice to hunt for seals. This young polar bear was walking along the shore and came inland to explore as he waited for the ice to freeze. The bear peeked through the grasses, as curious about people as we were about him. This photo was taken with a long lens to maintain distance from the bear. Also, guide experienced with polar bear behaviour accompanied me to maintain the safety of the bears.