Species: Polar Bears | Location: Churchill, Canada
Two male polar bears spend the time waiting for the ice to form, play fighting. The purpose of this activity is to establish, once the ice forms, who among the polar bears would be worth challenging for the right to mate, as opposed to those whose braun the opposing bear might choose to respect over mating.
About The Photographer
Carla DeDominicis is an attorney who is spending her retirement traveling and photographing. Her passion is wildlife images, such as this image which shows two polar bears mock fighting so that come mating season, they will know who to challenge and who to respect.Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.