There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
My last posting of Earless is from July 2016 when he had just joined forces with the old veteran Boxernose. They had a hard time, but finally they founded a successful family. While I filmed them, my wife took the stills presented here.
The partners still look fine together although they are many years apart. Even old Boxernose (on the right) is fit an strong again.
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Earless having a drink amid his pride, 4 strong females and 12 cubs! (Photography: Gabriele Mierke-Radke)
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But Earless shows now and then, that he is now superior to his older partner! (Photography: Gabriele Mierke-Radke)
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In a split-second tempers flare (Photography: Gabriele Mierke-Radke)
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Boxernose is very much aware, that he is now the junior partner in this coalition (Photography: Gabriele Mierke-Radke)