Released 2010-11-01

Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus

How do you know that your presence is not disturbing the animal you are watching? When they fall asleep right in front of you. This beautiful bear took a break from hunting seals to catch a quick nap as the sun fell low in the sky. In this environment, north of the Arctic Circle, there isn't really such a thing as a nocturnal or diurnal animal; continuous daylight and continuous night each last for three solid months, with the transitional months showing marked changes from day to day in the ratio of day to night. The animals (and people) who live here must be able to sleep as well in the daylight as in the dark. Unlike many of the region's other marine mammals, however, polar bears can generally enjoy a rejuvenating nap without having to be in a group -- they usually do not have to be on the lookout for predators. This does not mean that polar bears can always relax, however, as hunting of the big bears continues in many parts of their range.

This is a limited edition photograph with a total of 1000 photos printed across all sizes, as noted

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