Two young grizzly bear cubs play fighting in shallow water, with water and spray splashing around them against a gray sky.

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Along the Battle River in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, two grizzly bear cubs (Ursus arctos horribilis) engage in play fighting in the shallows, splashing and sparring as part of their natural sibling development during summer. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Camera Details

  • Camera: NIKON Z 9
  • Aperture: f/6.3
  • Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
  • ISO: 2000
  • Focal Length: 800mm