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King of the Coast

Alaska's Bear Coast stretches hundreds of miles and boasts some of the best brown bear habitat on earth. This massive boar was the largest and most dominant on his stretch of coast, and in this image, he is seen eyeing a sow, a potential mate, that might allow his dominant bloodline to continue.

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Nature Photography Contest

2025

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Wild Portraits

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King of the Coast

Alaska's Bear Coast stretches hundreds of miles and boasts some of the best brown bear habitat on earth. This massive boar was the largest and most dominant on his stretch of coast, and in this image, he is seen eyeing a sow, a potential mate, that might allow his dominant bloodline to continue.

About Artist

Evan Watts

Evan is a profession wildlife and nature photographer based in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. His work focuses on telling a wholistic story of how wild animals live their lives, interact with one another, and carve out an existence within their environment.

Evan Watts

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Nature, Wildlife

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United States of America

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