<p><br> These adorable Polar Bear cubs were staying close to their mother, and stood up to monitor another pair of cubs.</p>

Kaktovik, Alaska


These adorable Polar Bear cubs were staying close to their mother, and stood up to monitor another pair of cubs.

Photograph and caption by Laura Keene

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