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Russia's Bears
FEBRUARY 2006
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A Bear Unsnared
Photograph by Steve Winter
After recording a four-year-old male's vital statistics—including its 238-pound (108-kilogram) weight—Russian researchers prepare to release their captive. Vasily Schtukin, holding the rope at right, and the team have been working with the Wildlife Conservation Society to radio-collar and track about 28 Kamchatka bears. Among their goals: To improve bear census techniques and to map the critical habitat needed for bear conservation.
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Camera: Canon EOS IV
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 16-35mm
Speed and F-Stop: Unrecorded
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Weather Conditions: Clear with some clouds
Time of Day: Afternoon
Lighting Techniques: Natural light
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