Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Beringia

(4,435 posts)
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 02:02 PM Oct 2012

Polar Bear and Huskey become friends pics


It was a chance encounter that could have ended with flying fur and bloodshed in the snow.

Wildlife photographer Norbert Rosing was taking pictures of a team of huskies in Canada's frozen north when a polar bear gatecrashed the party.

Along with dog handler Brian Ladoon, Mr Rosing watched helplessly as the bear and one of the dogs approached each other.


















1 - This floe ain't big enough for the both of us: The bear gives the husky a stare that says beware
They growled and bared their teeth. But then, instead of fighting, the enemies became firm friends.

First the bear gently nuzzled the husky's neck. The dog responded by rising on its hind legs to lick the bear's face.

The bear then rolled on its back to play as the husky looked on, somewhat bemused.

After the encounter, which took place on the coast of the Hudson Bay near the town of Churchill, the dog trotted back to its mightily relieved owner.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-550612/Killer-polar-bear-Im-just-big-teddy-really.html
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Polar Bear and Huskey become friends pics (Original Post) Beringia Oct 2012 OP
I've been there. Actually went out of Churchill to visit the place where they keep sinkingfeeling Oct 2012 #1
wow that is exciting Beringia Oct 2012 #6
Awww Helen Reddy Oct 2012 #2
Thank you. littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #3
The bears look like they are well fed....fortunately. lumpy Oct 2012 #4
that's what i was thinking barbtries Oct 2012 #5
The dogs are chained. Doremus Oct 2012 #7
Yes, you are right Beringia Oct 2012 #8

sinkingfeeling

(52,576 posts)
1. I've been there. Actually went out of Churchill to visit the place where they keep
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 02:05 PM
Oct 2012

all of the Huskeys. I travelled there in 1986 to see the Polar bears.

Doremus

(7,263 posts)
7. The dogs are chained.
Fri Oct 19, 2012, 06:08 PM
Oct 2012

I don't see how the dog could have "trotted back" to the owner after the encounter because the dog is chained in place.

Had the bear(s) been hungry, the dog(s) would have been powerless as retreat was impossible for them. Sorry, I don't find the encounter cute or endearing. It was pure happenstance that the dogs weren't butchered and eaten on the spot. Irresponsible owner needs to provide better protection if s/he is going to leave them vulnerable to predators like that.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights»Polar Bear and Huskey bec...