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Mama Bear with three cubs
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Male grizzly approaches
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Mama assumes protective stance
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Mama charges the male grizzly
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Cubs watching mama fight for their lives
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"Oh no. I can't watch!"
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Male initially turns tail and retreats
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Male turns to fight
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Mama warning male
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Initial contact
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Female bellows
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Male reacts to attack
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Open mouth threats
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Both bellowing
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Mama salivating
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Mama going for the throat
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A swipe at the male's shoulder
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Full on attack
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Male reacts
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Female press the attack
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More bellowing
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Male starting to back off a bit
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"Maybe I'll watch just a little."
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Mama goes for the throat again
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Mama gets a piece of the male
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Still on the attack
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Male turns tail and retreats for good
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Grateful for their reprieve, cubs watch the sunset with mama
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"I think I need a pedicure!"