"Rising up like a surreal vision among a field of blooming fireweed, a female brown bear makes her presence known to other bears that happen to wander too near her family. Powerful, agile and fast, brown bears are hardly the lumbering creatures often depicted. Instead, they are quick to rise to the occasion, be it in defense of their family or to secure a prime fishing spot along the river's edge."

For more than 45 years, Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled the world photographing some of Earth's last great wild places. His work has appeared in publications including National Geographic, Audubon, Smithsonian, Life, Newsweek, Natural History, and many others. He has also been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, and other national news programs.

Beyond his photography, Mangelsen is a passionate conservationist. He is co-founder of The Cougar Fund, a founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, serves on the international advisory council for the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a board ambassador for the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance.

"Glaciers and Fireweed: Brown Bear" #79/1500

Dimensions: 30 3/8" x 29 3/8"

This item is too heavy for shipping and should be picked up from the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro, VA within 30 days following the auction.