Polar bears are considered by some to be the most dangerous bear species and the only true carnivore but this photographer at Cape Kozhevnikov in Russia somehow held his nerve and kept this beast of the north at bay without discharging a weapon. How do you say cajones in Russian?

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....