Photo: Polar Bear Watching Tourists Churchill Canada

A curious polar bear or a hungry one for that matter can be a danger for tourists watching them from the comfort of their vehicle.

As cute as a polar bear looks, they are a powerful animal. It's unsafe for tourists to encourage their curiosity even from the safety of a vehicle.

In one swat of the paw, a polar bear could turn a supposedly safe bear watching experience into a frightening ordeal. Rental vehicles are available from the town of Churchill in Manitoba Canada, but tourists are recommended to keep a safe distance from the polar bears.

Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area interacting with tourists, Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

This picture is part of the photo album "Polar Bear Pictures" - there are more beautiful images waiting for you.