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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009
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Archipelago Balaenoptera Baleen Biology Carcass Change Climate Dead Deceased Floating Global Kazlowski Maritimus Nanook Physalus Scavenging Seagull Spitsbergen Steve Svalbard Threatened Ursus Vulnerable Warming Whale
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Feast Fit for a Polar Bear - When Life Gives You Whales!
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. In this incredible snapshot, we witness the ultimate scavenger's delight as an adult polar bear takes full advantage of a fortuitous find along Norway's Svalbard Archipelago. Floating serendipitously along the coast in summer is none other than the massive carcass of a fin whale. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! With its white fur glistening under the Arctic sun, our furry protagonist - let's call him Nanook - wastes no time digging into this unexpected feast. As he devours his way through nature's bounty, it becomes evident that even kings of ice need to indulge their taste buds every now and then. While Nanook enjoys his sumptuous meal, seagulls circle overhead, hoping to snatch up any scraps left behind by this majestic predator. It seems like everyone wants a piece of this action! This image captures not only the raw power and resilience of these magnificent creatures but also highlights how climate change impacts their delicate ecosystem. With melting ice caps leading to more floating carcasses like this one, it serves as a stark reminder that our actions have consequences on wildlife. So next time life throws you a curveball or perhaps even an enormous fin whale carcass, take inspiration from Nanook and make sure to savor every moment!
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