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Published: 2008-06-26 05:35:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1691; Favourites: 78; Downloads: 33
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This is the surviving cub of Rosie.You may recall some of my earlier deviations featuring this cub and his now deceased lil brother the black cub.
Black bears have tough love, when a boar discovers a mother and young cubs he will attempt to kill the cubs so that the mother will go back into heat and he can mate with her. A large boar discovered Rosie and a fight ensued, the boar retreated but only after killing the lil black cub.
Rosie still bears deep horrible battle wounds from the fight and has been very secretive recently. On this day however though as if to show the world the value of her wounds she proudly presented her cub next to a road in a tight canyon near tower falls.
The cubs face was so inquisitive, he sat there on a branch and his eyes would follow passing vehicles. One can only imagine what his thoughts were as he pondered about the strange beings in front of him.
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Amazing shot. That you could manage to capture that "look" in his eyes. It almost brought tears to my eyes. I adore animals. Keep up the wonderful work!
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Poor little guy. Gotta say though that this is one awesome capture!! Love the look on its face. ^_^
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Thank you, its intresting traveling up there often you get to tune into the drama of individual animals lifes...you really start to feel a connection with them and become sad when something happens.
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poor little bear... i liked the black one better cause he was little and cute... poor brown cub being all alone.... love the shot... its sad yet cute and shows animals do have feelings and think just like humans do
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The black was my favorite as well, but its great to still have this guy with us.
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i do agree. at least theres one cub to carry on the genes and life knowledge it has
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Indeed... however even the bitter ugly side of nature makes a vital contribution to the symphony of nature.
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That's the rock and roll part of nature I'm sure.
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Wow -- emotional story. Cycle of nature I suppose, but it is still truly sad. Great picture.
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Its hard to not become very attached to the animals and there life when you spend a lot of time up there..you really feel for them and there hardships and triumphs.
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It doesn't surprise me that Star would be the one to get killed of the two, but it's still really sad... he was such a cute little guy.
Great shot of Hershey though.
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Shame it was sad to hear. the black one was my favorite, the lil cub sure enjoyed its life while it lived though!
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Oh, that's so sad. Sometimes that natural cycle sucks. I was so thrilled with the pictures you took of both cubs, they were adorable. So sad. And I hope momma bear survives, would hate to see this one pass away as well.
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Moms got to make it through at least this season and into next spring to give the cub much of a chance, I think she will make it as long as she doesnt get into any more fights she is a very smart old bear.
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Oh, I do hope she manages it. She sounds like a tough one! How often do you get to be where you could possibly photograph her and her cub? I'd love to know how this mother/cub pair does!
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i go up once a month, Rosie has been very elusive since the fight so we will see if we get lucky again, Ill update with photos as I get them
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Oh, I can't wait. I do hope things are going to be ok with them!
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very tight man! I love the look he's got here!
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what a sweet photo for such a tragic little story. you ask for advanced crit, but i dont think this needs any, its perfect.
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Thank you, i wish the lighting had been better it was such a harsh day, direct sunlight no clouds and he was in the shade.
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ah yeh, but its a nice shot all the same.
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Its a 200mm prime with a 1.4 extender
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Aww that sounds horrible. Poor bear has no little friend to entertain him. *sigh* Nice shot though.
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Shame he sure did look lonely the harsh reality's of life hit wild animals fast doesnt it?
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Awww...such a tough life for a lil' cub! Funny how nature works sometimes.
Really lovely shot - so cute
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I think there is a lot we can learn from it though,
They have no medications, or hospitals, or counselors, or welfare checks ect ect. They just keep on keeping on no matter the trial...how many of us give up on ourselfs and rely on something else to bail us out?
Also,
Life can be so miserably hard for them yet no matter how bad it gets except in the most extenuating circumstances they always desire to attempt to survive rather than die.
there is really a lot they can teach us if we think about it.
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Yeah that's true...but at the same time I'm a big believer in living rather than just surviving, even in amongst the toughest trials; after all, life is a gift!
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Awesome shot... you were truly able to capture this moment of solitude with this young bruin, definately a great pic!!
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Hey thanks,
btw Ive never heard of the term 'bruin' before in reference to bears...learn something new everyday!
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