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The bear in this clip looks pretty young and small, but don’t be deceived. If the elk calf’s mother wasn’t there, it would be a pretty different video. The bear slowly works its way down the tree, waiting for the right moment where the mother elk isn’t paying attention, and attacks the elk calf. Fortunately the mother acts fast and beats the bear off the young.

Captured at “The end of the world” in Flagstaff, Arizona

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Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...