awildlifejourney
European brown bear approaching over moss-covered rocks
45.7° N · 14.3° E

Slovenia

From hunting to conservation.

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Region
Notranjska forest
Dates
2023, 2026
Observed
European brown bear, badger

The brown bear wasn't exactly welcome in these forests for a long time — it was hunted, plain and simple. That's changed a lot: hunting has largely given way to photography, hides, and education.

Spending days in a hide is its own kind of experience — complete silence, a lot of patience, and then the moment the forest actually shows itself.

Photos

Ten photographs.
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