We have all seen the photos and videos of wolves and bears in the wild sparring with each other over food or protecting their young. These moments can sometimes become very intense as the two species appear to be natural enemies. But just exactly how do these natural enemies carry on at times when no one is looking?
Recently, Nancy Ward, Yellowstone's acting chief of maintenance was heading through the park to attend a meeting. This was before the park was open yet to the public. As she was driving along, she noticed a wolf and another animal in a snow covered area. Her thoughts immediately turned to that of maybe a bison struggling in the snow so she decided to investigate further.
Imagine her surprise when she realized that what she had seen was a wolf and a grizzly bear actually "playing" together. She first thought that maybe there was a carcass nearby but quickly saw there was no food to be found. She watched as the bear rolled around on it's back with it's feet in the air and then as it slid around in the snow. The whole time the wolf stayed near by watching and checking things out. Then the bear approached the wolf and they both sniffed around each other and on the ground. This all took place for more than five minutes before they went off on their merry way. During this time, Nancy Ward snapped several good pictures showing the quite friendly behavior of two supposedly natural enemies.
Recently, Nancy Ward, Yellowstone's acting chief of maintenance was heading through the park to attend a meeting. This was before the park was open yet to the public. As she was driving along, she noticed a wolf and another animal in a snow covered area. Her thoughts immediately turned to that of maybe a bison struggling in the snow so she decided to investigate further.
Imagine her surprise when she realized that what she had seen was a wolf and a grizzly bear actually "playing" together. She first thought that maybe there was a carcass nearby but quickly saw there was no food to be found. She watched as the bear rolled around on it's back with it's feet in the air and then as it slid around in the snow. The whole time the wolf stayed near by watching and checking things out. Then the bear approached the wolf and they both sniffed around each other and on the ground. This all took place for more than five minutes before they went off on their merry way. During this time, Nancy Ward snapped several good pictures showing the quite friendly behavior of two supposedly natural enemies.
AMAZING...
Great Photos, and such a surprise. Thanks for sharing.
Wow - totally amazing! Why can't people get along like this?
Great story. Great photo. I can bask in the warmth I feel for these creatures all day. Thank you.
of course!
Los patrones están cambiando, los animales los activan mucho antes que nosotros al estar desprovistos de Ego. Los cambios han comenzado, ellos los sienten y se activan con el Universo, nos toca a nosotros.
Doesn't surprise me one bit that this can happen. Thanks for sharing and giving the opportunity for others to have a change of opinion.
There just may be a lesson here for us all.
wONDERFUL PHOTOS.
They were both happy and content.
like the native American say were all related we are one awesome pictures
Just goes to show, if there is nothing to fight over then all is well. Food, territory or religion or race [different species]. Nothing at all to argue over. How nice is that.
the interaction of nature with nature, wild with wild is usually much better than man with wild. Often when man interacts with wild animals the animal dies, sadly not for food or sustenance but for pleasure or a trophy. for many of us we cannot understand the need to kill animals to satisfy a blood lust and a need to kill that which we do not understand or are afraid of. We can learn so much from wild animals, they possess traits that many humans are sadly lacking, like compassion and respect for each other. Thank you for listening Steve
Bear and wolf - two great teachers showing us the way through example that harmony is here to experience if we really want it.
yay!!!!
We all could learn something from their example if we could all forget who we are and just get along
Delightful, and proof once again that in so many ways animals are more civilized than many humans :-/
<3 amazing LOVE in them... yay... it teach the children less hater...
Nature is in balance, she doesn't need humans saying who can live or not.
Amazing, seen it in captivity, but not in the wild. Thanks, and yes, a lesson in 'humanity' for the 'civilised' hunters.
In Churchill Manitoba polar bears will plat with the local sled dogs without harm because they are not competin g for food... thus not surprising for wolf snd bear
lesson learned...be kind to all
I agree why cant people act like this!!! Its so amazing to see!!!
nice work, Nancy. thanks for sharing.
Great pictures of a very unusual event. Fascinating! Thanks fot sharing nice pictures.
Amazing!