Along with beautiful mountain views and gorgeous trails, Alaska is home to some of my favorite, yet dangerous wildlife. I’ve been dying to see bears now that they are out of hibernation. However, since I have not been able to purchase just-in-case protection or done too much research on safe areas to spot bears, I decided to visit a place that would be a safe-haven to myself and the wildlife. Here are a few facts about black bears:

Black bears tend to be less aggressive than grizzly bears but don’t let that adorable face fool you! They can reach up to 6 feet tall and weigh up to 600 lbs. They also run at speeds reaching 30 mph and are agile climbers so I wouldn’t get too close!

This black bear’s sanctuary is also the home of other captive born or injured wildlife that are provided a comfortable home or temporary home until they are healthy enough to be released into the wild. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, research, education, and animal care.

That face though!

I guess he wanted to stick his tongue out for his second shot!

My dream shot is to capture a mama bear with her cubs and a bear catching some salmon in a stream. What wildlife shot(s) would you want to see?

Jazmin