The youngest of the three bears about to be hand-fed.
My family and I took a trip to Ely, MN to see the North American Bear Center and the International Wolf Center. Here are a few pictures I took of the animals we were able to see.
The youngest of the three bears about to be hand-fed.
The hand belongs to one of the North American Bear Center Staff.
Pretty gentle.
Bear.
This is the largest of the three bears. He tips the scale at about 650 lbs.
Walking away toward the lupines.
The younger male.
Here's the female. She only weighs about 400 lbs.
Time for a swim.
About to get out.
Back on shore.
Time to scratch.
International Wolf Center.
Afternoon repose.
Time for a snooze.