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Uploaded: 03/30/08 12:29 AM GMT
Antarctic Grizzly Bear
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Found this one enjoying its morning on chunk of floating ice this morning. Took a zodiac boat around the harbor to see what I could see. This is a Leopard seal, sometimes referred to as an Antarctic Grizzly, as they can be quite aggressive towards other things in the water. If you are on land with it, you're pretty safe. From the looks of its teeth, I know I would sure hate to tangle with it. I'm sure many of the local penguins would agree. This was taking near "Lover's lane" (a local ice bridge that recently collapsed) which is close to Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica.

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.Genver
03/30/08 4:39 AM GMT
Very nice view of the animal,the photo is very good.
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.nxtstep
04/02/08 5:03 AM GMT
very nice pic..wish it was a bit brighter though... once again really nice shot
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::tigger3
04/03/08 12:13 AM GMT
Good shot but a little lighter would be nice. Love the capture of him in this shot. ♫ :)sandi ♪
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.blckrose
04/03/08 1:59 AM GMT
i agree. nice action shot of the arctic grizzly but a little lighter would make it better to appreciate it.
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::jeenie11
04/05/08 6:10 AM GMT
incredible. he looks so scary with that mean mouth. antarctica, what a fantastic photo trip. i look forward to seeing more! jen
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