This is something that Finland-based wildlife photographer Lassi Rautiainen has learned over the course of his career. While he was out in the field with his colleagues Susan Brookes and Staffan Widstrand recently, he came across one relationship in particular that's captivated him ever since.
While Rautiainen is fascinated by all animals, this photographer has spent a lifetime focusing on some of Finland's most misunderstood creatures. His goal is to help people see the beauty and intelligence of wolves, bears, and wolverines.
Lassi Rautiainen
While he was out shooting one day, he came across what was an unprecedented sight in his book. That's when he focused his viewfinder on an unlikely duo that's since garnered international attention.
Lassi Rautiainen
At first, he thought that the sighting was a fluke -- a brief encounter between two adversaries. When he began studying the pair, however, he made a stunning realization.
Lassi Rautiainen
Lassi Rautiainen
They surveyed the land together, they hunted together, and they even shared meals. Day after day, Rautiainen watched as the relationship blossomed into something upon which both animals relied.
Lassi Rautiainen
According to the photographer, "No one can know exactly why or how the young wolf and bear became friends, but I think that they were both alone when they were young and a bit unsure of how to survive alone. It seems like they feel safe together."
Lassi Rautiainen
Although this relationship seems unconventional, it centers around many of the same tenets that we associate with human friendships. When they need someone to lean on, they turn to each other. It's as simple as that.
To see more of Lassi Rautiainen's work, be sure to check out his website. For regular updates, follow him on Facebook!
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Παρασκευή, Φεβρουαρίου 26, 2016 |
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