Ingrid Kuster, Polar bear stare (SINGLE SHOT 2023)

During a recent expedition to Svalbard we had an amazing experience with this adolescent polar bear. Even though there is direct eye contact he seemed oblivious to our presence as he made his way toward us over the ice..

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