This is a completely wild bear that has just caught a salmon in the Iwaubetsu River, Shiretoko National Park, Japan.
These bears are completely free-living and come and go as they please and they are not attracted to the place by humans, but this is their natural habitat.
After a full day of capturing the vibrant avian life at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, I was treated to an unexpected and delightful surprise on my way back to the hotel. Nestled among the lush greenery, I crossed paths with this charming feline companion.
The cat's graceful presence amidst the wilderness of the sanctuary was a stark contrast to the feathery friends I had been photographing all day. Its curious eyes and agile movements were a reminder of the diverse and interconnected ecosystems within this remarkable natural sanctuary.
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Timur Gedevanishvili
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Victor Godlevsky