Black Bear by danapommet
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I am not a fan of killing and stuffing wild animals. A visit to the Kittery Trading Post, Kittery, Maine and the stuffed black bear in the lobby. The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear native to North America and is the world's most common bear species. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. They are omnivores (they will eat anything) with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search of food. Adult males typically weigh between 130 to 550 pounds (57 to 250 kg), while females weigh 90 to 370 pounds (41 to 170 kg). Photo taken in September 2012. My hand is more flexible today - thank you for your best wishes. Zoom works.
I feel claustrophobic commenting in this tiny box, I hope that is one of the things that has not been fixed yet. Could not get on most of the day.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (32)
MrsRatbag
They make me sad too; I have an uncle with a houseful of all kinds of stuffed kills. He has grizzly bears, cougars, birds, bobcats, deer, moose--pretty much anything you can hunt in this country is stuffed and displayed in his winter home in Northern Idaho. There has been an increase in these black bears moving into our settled areas, which really means that we've built too much into their habitats! Beautiful capture!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture Dana. I'm not a fan of killing just for trophies aka stuffing and mounting. Glad to hear you hand is getting better
MagikUnicorn
Great information :) Big Bad Bruins ;-) Go Habs Go
eekdog
not into the stuffed animals alot myself dana, shame to see beautiful tigers as rugs or display pieces. still is a cool piece, not all old and beat up like some. almost looks alive.
Richardphotos
I am the same way, I do not care for animals killed for sport. back when I was working people asked me to hang many animal trophies. I needed the money so I did it. one family was so proud because the son had went to Africa with the father for the express purpose of killing animals to have new trophies some local sporting good stores has so many animals on display
mgtcs
Ohhh....Adorable Bear Dana, marvelous lighting, impressive capture, well done!
netot
I love animals and I'm not for use them as trophies. They are beautiful when they are alive. I,m glad you're better.
blinkings
The thing that annoys me most about this new layout is the distracting white bar at the top of the page. I wish they would remove it.
durleybeachbum
It is sad that folk still kill for fun even today.
Jean_C
Interesting infos and very nice shot!
whaleman
If he were alive and you were this close you'd be in trouble, LOL! I'm unhappy with the site changes too and you might want to add to my complaints where they will be seen. Check it out [HERE].
Leije
Beautiful but dangerous animal, excellent shot, Dana ! I agree with you, I hope they will change the comment window !
jayfar
This is a lovely picture Dana, just a shame that it is dead.
morningglory
Disgraceful to end a beautiful creatures life just to have it stuffed or mounted for display. The Trading Post would be a very depressing place to work for me...to see this every day.
dakotabluemoon
Great close up of this bear.
Cyve
Amazing and beautiful capture... wonderfully done!!!
AZBO
Hate both caged and needless killing-Terrific image though
jendellas
Lovely pic Dana, but I am with you, there is no way I could kill or want an animal for a trophy. xx
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE (I ALSO DON'T LIKE STUFFED ANIMALS TOO MUCH)
alanwilliams
a terrific capture Dana
Jay-el-Jay
A good photograph of this bear even if it is a stuffed trophy.
ragouc
Good shot.
Erestorfan
Oh, I LOVE the Kittery Trading Post! That is where I bought my recurve bow for target shooting in the backyard. Yes, I am an animal lover and hate animals being killed just as trophies. If you are going to eat the meat, then I don't have a problem, but not just for a trophy!
flavia49
poor bear! nice shot and great complain!! I hate this small comment box too! Why are they so stingy?
Katraz
I bet you were glad it was not alive it looks like it could have been a bit dodgy . I agree about the comment box I did send a email about it , Its a real pain having to pull the box out every time you want to comment.
rbowen
Very good capture and photo! Thank you for the information! I hope that they will fix the comment box and all the other mess that happened to the site!
tennesseecowgirl
Nice work Dana, and I agree with you I don't care for the changes, seems to happen with most sites like this though. Leave well enough alone or ask the members here for input to as to do they want change we are the ones that keep this site up and going.
adrie
Great photoshot and information Dana.
Wolfmanw
Beautiful Shot. Pardon the pun! Your first sentence sums up my feelings as well
jocko500
cool looking