Wrangel Island Bowhead Whale (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Wrangel Island Bowhead Whale

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Dozens of polar bears make their way to shore to feed on a bowhead whale on Wrangel Island in Chukotka, Russia. In total, more than 180 bears were seen feeding on this single whale carcass in September 2017.

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Olga Belonovich/Heritage Expeditions

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