A Polar Bear briefly pauses on its walk to investigate the turning fireweed. Gifted with a strong sense of smell, sure footing, and no natural predators, Polar Bears spend a surprising amount of time walking with their eyes closed. It stands to reason given they do most of their hunting in the darkness of the Arctic winter. Sometimes it works out for the frustrated photographers waiting for a useable pose.
From a tour with @discover_churchill, @ronhayes_wwi, and @beyondthewildpodcast.