Photo Details
| Date Taken |
| Jul 5, 2016 |
| Date Uploaded |
| Oct 12, 2016 |
| Location |
| Nybyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Camera |
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark II |
| Focal Length |
| 343 mm |
| Shutter Speed |
| 1/1600 sec |
| Aperture |
| f/5.6 |
| ISO |
| 1600 |
| Copyright |
| © Chelsea Tischler |
| Categories |
| Animals, Nature |
| Assignments |
| For Your Shot's Instagram (@natgeoyourshot), Photo of the Day , Climate Change: In Focus |
| Contests |
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Published
Devotion
3 yearsAn extremely rare but relatable moment from a trip to Svalbard was when a mother polar bear sat down right in front of our ship to nurse her cubs. One of them had been crying incessantly for milk, and despite the imperfect location - disadvantageous in that it was in such close proximity to humans - she finally gave into its demand. This photo was captured at 81°34'23" N 26°56'2" E.
From Your Shot photographer Stephanie Thomson: "Chelsea, thank you for explaining what was happening in your image. I've never seen polar bears nurse, and this is certainly a special moment. Great work being prepared! Those cubs look so cozy in the snow, but I can see just how watchful the mother is during this time of vulnerability for her. "