A brown bear walks in front of a layered geologic formation. This bear is walking through the intertidal zone—the area between low and high tide. Bears are often seen in this area because they frequent it, and there is very little vegetation to hide them. Bears will use the area to forage, move to other areas, or even mating. For this bear, even at a distance, the bear's long, white, distinct claws are visible. These claws can be up to six inches long. Photographer: Sean Neilson