"MOMMA WOULD BE PROUD"

North American Black Bear

(Kananaskis, Alberta, CA)

Note: Photo was taken from a safe location & distance. 

Although you probably can't tell from the photo, this is a young Black Bear, probably its first Spring on its own. (That must have been a very rude wake-up call this year as Momma kicked him/her out of the den after a long winter's sleep!).

Momma would be proud, though. It looked both ways before crossing the road (waited for the vehicle to pass) and went safely into the shrubbery up from the road There the bear munched for perhaps 5 minutes before it headed up the hill to the meadows beyond. (Thank you, bear, for those precious 5 minutes.) Momma taught him/her well. And what a handsome and healthy mammal.

To quote that famous Vulcan, "Spock" - "Live Long and Prosper" young bear!

Black Bear"MOMMA WOULD BE SO PROUD"
(Kananaskis, Alberta, CA)