The Great White Bear. Oct '03

The polar bear is the world's largest land carnivore. Males can weigh as much as 1500 pounds.

They are a deadly predator.

How dangerous are they?

According to my encyclopedia of mammals:

"Polar bears are the only Ursids (bears) that are likely to stalk and kill humans."

I photographed this large male from the window of our rental car. He was strolling directly toward me. This was as close as I dared let him get before yanking my camera back inside and closing the window. Then Abigail stepped on the gas.

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