Heading for Hibernation White-Matte The distinct identity of each

The distinct identity of each individual cheetah is determined by the unique pattern of these spots

The photography opportunity was amazing

It was an extremely cold and stormy day in Alberta when I came across this herd of sleeping bison

A brief break with no grizzlies in the river allowed us to spot this black bear sleeping in the upper canopy of the rainforest

noses and heads seem to be constantly in motion

Heading for Hibernation White-Matte The distinct identity of eachBanff National Park, Alberta In the fall, grizzly bears are lethargic as they wait for the first big snowfall before going into their den. A large snowstorm is a signal to head for hibernation. The snow covers the entrance, which prevents them from being at risk from a predator harming them in their den. Bear 122 (perhaps better known in the Banff area as "The Boss" , as he weighs over 800lbs and is a dominant male bear) was on his way after a record