Not all of nature’s animals are pack animals. We all know that wolves live in packs and have a hierarchy. But, for the most part, bears prefer to live on their own. During mating season, bears will find each other, but it is just a brief encounter. Lassi Rautiainen, a wildlife photographer, found an unusual duo in the wilderness of northern Finland.
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The pair consists of a female gray wolf and a male brown bear. Lassi followed the pair for 10 days and was able to see just how important their relationship was.
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The bear and the wolf spent all their time together and even shared their kills! Who could have imagined that?!
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Lassi saw the bear and the wolf stalk and kill their prey together! Lassi’s photos prove that this relationship is one in a million!
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Image Credit: Lassi Rautiainen / HotSpot Media