Helena Kristel, Polar Bear, shaking water off after a dip (SINGLE SHOT 2024)

Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. I was thrilled to see this action as I approached the Polar Bear enclosure. I had not expected to see this behaviour and I only had time to take one shot. An exhilarating experience, the action was over in an instant.

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