Himalayan brown bear. Himalayas, India / April 2025
A female brown bear from the Himalayas stands on dark rocks with her two cubs close by. Together, they scan the horizon for danger. Vigilance is essential for these bears, as humans pose the greatest threat to them in the ongoing conflict in the region. Above them shine the stars of the Great Bear, created in the studio. For thousands of years, these stars have symbolized protection, strength, and direction. This cosmic support is probably the only hope for the rarest and smallest brown bears.