HARVEY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

North American Bears: Black Bears

These black bears were photographed at the Vince Shutte Wildlife Sanctuary. They are wild bears that have been habituated to people. It was quite a thrill walking amongst them. Much to my dismay a big male wanted to play with me because I had a big shiny tripod. I quickly learned the importance of a camoflage coloured tripod! The bears in the daisies are wildlife models.

Video of Black Bears Nursing. Minnesota, 2009.

   
  
This baby black bear cub is a domestic six month old cub living in Minnesota.
     
  
This baby black bear cub is a domestic six month old cub living in Minnesota.
   
  
This six month old cub looks like he is smelling the daisies. He is actually trying to eat them. Due to his big paws and poor dexterity, he had a difficult time getting them into his mouth. By the time he finally got a taste of one, he decided that he didn't like the taste of them after all and spit it out.This is a picture of a domestic black bear cub. This image was recognized as "highly honored" in the 2011 Natures Best wildlife photography competition.
     
  
This cinamon bear cub climbs a tree to avoid a big male bear, then watches him from the safety of his perch.
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
This curious bear cub had climbed a tree to avoid a male bear down on the ground. sitting high in a tree is boring, so I caught his attention as he was peering at me from behind the branches.
   
  
This picture was taken at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary. The bears are wild, but are habituated to people. It was a very interesting and at times nerve wracking experience walking amongst the wild black bears in a meadow in Minnesota.