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The three grizzly cub brothers were orphaned in Alaska in October 2011 when their mother was shot and killed by a poacher. Alaskan wildlife officials contacted ...
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The three grizzly cub brothers were orphaned in Alaska in October 2011 when their mother was shot and killed by a poacher. Alaskan wildlife officials contacted the Detroit Zoo seeking a home for the trio because the cubs would not survive their first harsh Alaska winter without their mother. Grizzly bears normally spend 2 to 3 years with their mothers, learning critical survival skills before living on their own. The Detroit Zoological Society is committed to help ensure the conservation of wild animals and habitats and the well-being of captive animals.
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24 Comments |
rachmonte
 
rachmonte October 28, 2012
Very nice and thank you for sharing the background information about this bear. Great story.
debzee
 
debzee November 28, 2012
wonderful shot
patsimmons
 
patsimmons November 28, 2012
Beautiful shot!
neesonpa1 PRO+
 
neesonpa1 December 30, 2012
that's a really nice shot and a great story. thanks.
debrarote PRO+
 
debrarote January 05, 2013
GREAT SHOT
roxanascurtu
 
roxanascurtu January 05, 2013
So sweet
inge_vautrin Platinum
 
inge_vautrin January 09, 2013
Love this shot!
nitti
 
nitti January 16, 2013
That's one fine shot!
EmilyJohnstonDesigns
 
EmilyJohnstonDesigns January 16, 2013
Fantastic shot!
GordonD
 
GordonD April 17, 2013
congratulations on you feature store award, what an awesome capture and story!
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions April 20, 2013
congrats
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 April 20, 2013
This is awesome, congrats!!
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gunners42 April 29, 2013
excellent.....Congrats
iamtherie PRO+
 
iamtherie May 06, 2013
nice shot!! Love it! And I think the cub wants pigeon stew!!!
maureenw19
 
maureenw19 May 09, 2013
lovely shot hope the bears doing well
hayleycook
 
hayleycook May 09, 2013
I love this, not only the gorgeous bear but the colourful pigeon on the right, great shot
Rachel-Barlow
 
Rachel-Barlow May 11, 2013
Great shot!
Timbo
 
Timbo June 07, 2013
Fantastic shot.
HeartHazel108
 
HeartHazel108 June 18, 2013
Amazing! Well done!
Flosno
 
Flosno September 06, 2014
Great entry....voted.....very brave pigeons
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cghalford January 08, 2015
Your photo is in the top 3 % of my wildlife portrait with personality challenge. 1394 down to 40 and every cut is tough now.
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cghalford January 08, 2015
Your photo is in the top 3 % of my wildlife portrait with personality challenge. 1394 down to 40 and every cut is tough now.
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njkerosky February 28, 2015
Spectacular Capture!!! Congrats!!!
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njkerosky March 15, 2015
Congratulations!!! Your photo is a Finalist in the "Nature's Perfect Moment" Challenge. Fantastic Work!!!
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