A brown bear wades in Kurile Lake, Kamchatka. It is hunting for sockeye salmon during the great salmon run.
A RED camera with CN20 lens is set up and ready to film.
The crew searches for polar bears amongst the ice floes in the Arctic Ocean.
A male brown bear spotted in Kamchatka. They spend the summer searching for females to mate with, but can be a dangerous threat to new cubs.
A close-up of a brown bear. These animals have an excellent sense of smell and are able to detect the scent of a carcass from more than 3 kilometers.
A polar bear attempts to haul herself out of the freezing Arctic water.
Kamchatka is home to the highest density of brown bears on the planet, and has 29 active volcanoes.
Two brown bears play-fighting in Kurile Lake, testing their strength before the breeding season.
Two Brünnich's guillemots defend their nest from a hungry Arctic fox. The Artic fox’s summer coat allows it to hide amongst the rocks.
The Arctic fox's summer coat helps it blend in with the rocky Russian Arctic coastline. It will grow fluffy white fur in time for winter.
An Atlantic walrus swims in the cool Arctic waters off the Russian coast.
An Atlantic walrus rests on the beach. These animals spend a third of their lives hauled out on the shore, huddled together for warmth.
An Atlantic walrus lounges on the shore. Walruses can weigh up to 1.5 tonnes and have 25 centimeters of blubber.
Brünnich's guillemots nesting on steep rock faces. Here it is too difficult for most predators to reach their precious eggs.
A sperm whale carcass has washed ashore on the Russian Arctic coast. It will provide a welcome meal to many hungry animals.
A polar bear hunts for seals. The melted, fractured ice sheets make it harder for it to find the next meal.