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... nearby polar bear and her cubs . We can almost hear the roar of a herd of walrus plunging into the water in unison when a curious and hungry bear approaches . On long winter nights the northern lights add even more drama to the ...
... nearby polar bear and her cubs . We can almost hear the roar of a herd of walrus plunging into the water in unison when a curious and hungry bear approaches . On long winter nights the northern lights add even more drama to the ...
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... nearby earth den . tion to the winter environment is part of arctic life , and the quicker the cubs adapt , the better their long - term chances for survival . On one occasion we found a freshly dug snow den about 55 yards ( 50 meters ) ...
... nearby earth den . tion to the winter environment is part of arctic life , and the quicker the cubs adapt , the better their long - term chances for survival . On one occasion we found a freshly dug snow den about 55 yards ( 50 meters ) ...
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... nearby . Although it was disappointing , I gave up on the idea of photographing in the area . With this bear nearby , walking around on the tundra , even with a local hunter watching my back , was not an option , and I didn't want to be ...
... nearby . Although it was disappointing , I gave up on the idea of photographing in the area . With this bear nearby , walking around on the tundra , even with a local hunter watching my back , was not an option , and I didn't want to be ...
Contents
Text and photographs copyright 2006 Norbert Rosing | 10 |
Foreword | 12 |
Journey to the Ice | 35 |
Copyright | |
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