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Bear claw marks on aspen trunk

Bear claw marks on aspen trunk

Bears sometimes use trees (especially aspen trees) as "scratching posts." But the sequence of vertical marks here indicates the bear was climbing this...
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Bears sometimes use trees (especially aspen trees) as "scratching posts." But the sequence of vertical marks here indicates the bear was climbing this tree, wrapping upper and lower limbs around the trunk, and digging in its claws for traction.
Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, USA.
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DMC-LF1

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Aperture f/4.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 180/10

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Aug, 2019

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