Black Bears, Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska – Image 2576

A mother black bear with her twin cubs stroll the banks of Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier. Many people think black bears are black. But, in fact black bears come in all colors from white to grey to black to brown. This photo illustrates some of the color phases. The mother is two-toned with black legs and face and a brown back. Her twin cubs are black and brown. This image illustrates page 17 in my newest book just released in early June, “Black Bears of Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier”. Nikon D200, Lens: 80-400mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikkor, Digital -Mark Kelley