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Two playful grizzly bear cubs jawing

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Two playful grizzly bear cubs jawing

Two wet and playful grizzly bear cubs attack each other. The young bears practice their fighting skills from birth. Although the playful grizzly bear cubs will not harm each other, they will use skills they learn from play-fighting when they come into contact with rival bears. Adult grizzlies come into conflict with each other over issues of territory and mating.

This great photo allows us to see the eyes of these playful grizzly bear cubs– when bears are fighting for real, their eyes carry a ferocious determination not seen here.

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Two playful grizzly bear cubs jawing was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer