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Did somebody say lunch? (Pic: Polar Bear puts head thru ship's porthole EXTREME CUTENESS ALERT)
The Sun (U.K.) / Various ^ | October 5, 2009 | RICHARD MORIARTY

Posted on 10/05/2009 2:35:51 PM PDT by Stoat

Did somebody say lunch?

 

Polar bear 2 

 

 

Polar Bear 1 

 

 
 
 

THIS hungry polar bear didn't need a second invitation to pop in for lunch after smelling it being prepared on a tourist ship in the Arctic.

The beast stuck its head through the porthole after smelling cauliflower soup being heated up as the boat stopped at an ice flow close to the island of Svalbard, midway between Norway and the North Pole.

 

Close encounter ... tourists get a rare close-up with a polar bear

Close encounter ... tourists get a rare close-up with a polar bear

 

Luckily wildlife photographer Andy Rouse was one of 12 passengers on board M/S Stockholm when the surprise visitor stuck his head in and he captured the moment on camera.

After sniffing around the kitchen for a few minutes the bear wandered off back into the wilderness.

The poor creature must have been left un-bear-lievably hungry.



TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Pets/Animals; Travel
KEYWORDS: extremecuteness; norway; polarbear; porthole
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To: Stoat

True...true....the aroma of food makes anything come running! Especially if hungry! :-)


21 posted on 10/05/2009 3:40:22 PM PDT by LadyPilgrim ((Lifted up was He to die; It is finished was His cry; Hallelujah what a Savior!!!!!! ))
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To: ExpatCanuck; All
... or to determine if any of the Norwegians on board were within easy reach

Can't say I blame him - Norwegians are delicious. God, how I miss you Astrid!!


(((snicker))))

Indeed....I can think of some whom I might want to nibble on....

 

Miss Norway 2009 Eli Landa

22 posted on 10/05/2009 3:50:05 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: Stoat

You find that cute??


23 posted on 10/05/2009 4:00:25 PM PDT by ottbmare (I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.)
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To: 20yearvet

Yes...in my opinion the second one was in the same compartment, to the right of the first one from the camera’s perspective.


24 posted on 10/05/2009 4:05:29 PM PDT by ExGeeEye (Keep your powder dry, and your iron hidden.)
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To: ottbmare
You find that cute??

Cuteness, just like most other aesthetic concepts, are in the eye of the beholder.  I would never expect everyone to agree with my perspective and you're welcome to disagree and move on to the next thread if you don't like this one......

25 posted on 10/05/2009 4:05:42 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: Stoat
Everything will be OK - the navy SEALS are on the case...


26 posted on 10/05/2009 4:07:42 PM PDT by Daffynition (What's all this about hellfire and Dalmatians?)
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To: Daffynition

LMAO :-)


27 posted on 10/05/2009 4:08:35 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: Stoat

No I didn’t, but I did make plans for dinner.


28 posted on 10/05/2009 4:10:59 PM PDT by ThomasThomas (It always easier to find spelling errors after you post.)
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To: Stoat
after smelling cauliflower soup being heated up

cauliflower soup? perhaps the bear was thinking, "what the hell is that nasty smell? Turn the damn exhuast fan on, people"

29 posted on 10/05/2009 4:13:27 PM PDT by ZinGirl
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To: ZinGirl
cauliflower soup? perhaps the bear was thinking, "what the hell is that nasty smell? Turn the damn exhuast fan on, people"

LMAO! Agreed :-)

30 posted on 10/05/2009 4:15:02 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: Stoat

Awwww ... how cute. I want one.

BTW, polar bears are supposed to be more vicious than grizzleys. But we’ll forget the the time being.


31 posted on 10/05/2009 4:15:27 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: stanz; NautiNurse

WOW! Incredible photos...


32 posted on 10/05/2009 4:17:29 PM PDT by nutmeg (Obamunism is destroying America)
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To: Stoat
Great thread and amazing photos! Thanks so much. :o)

Hey, I thought "all the polar bears are starving" according to the libs? That bear looks very healthy to me...

33 posted on 10/05/2009 4:19:39 PM PDT by nutmeg (Obamunism is destroying America)
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To: BunnySlippers
Awwww ... how cute. I want one.

BTW, polar bears are supposed to be more vicious than grizzleys. But we’ll forget the the time being.

I would imagine that as they grow older, they would provide a formidable home protection system.  Just install a moat around the BunnySlipper Residence, fill it with water, add polar bears and you're all set.

Oh, btw, you might want to put bars on your windows and doors and add a helipad on the roof so that you can come and go from your home ;-)

34 posted on 10/05/2009 4:24:43 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: nutmeg
Great thread and amazing photos! Thanks so much. :o)

You're quite welcome and I'm delighted that you enjoy it :-)

Hey, I thought "all the polar bears are starving" according to the libs? That bear looks very healthy to me...

Indeed, I would imagine that a diet of vacationing Norwegians would be quite nutritious ;-)

What we are seeing in the photos must be an exception to the rule, because OF COURSE algore and the envirofascists would never lie to us....would they???

"wink"

35 posted on 10/05/2009 4:32:19 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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To: Stoat; ZinGirl

My husband is very fond of my cream of cauliflower soup.

Freepmail me for the recipe!

Pat


36 posted on 10/05/2009 5:18:02 PM PDT by matchgirl (May God bless our troops and keep them safe!)
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To: GeronL

But, but, but.. all the polar ice is melting. All the Polar Bears are gonna DIE!


37 posted on 10/05/2009 5:20:51 PM PDT by AFreeBird
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To: AFreeBird

lol.

due to overpopulation.


38 posted on 10/05/2009 5:45:08 PM PDT by GeronL (California : bankrupt ideas from bankrupt people from a bankrupt state now bankrupting America)
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To: Stoat

Stoat, polar bears would EAT an animal like you! For breakfast!


39 posted on 10/05/2009 6:32:26 PM PDT by ottbmare (I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.)
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To: ottbmare

Naw, I’m so small I wouldn’t even make a worthwhile snack. Any self-respecting polar bear would be much better off spending his time chasing a more substantial meal.


40 posted on 10/05/2009 7:02:21 PM PDT by Stoat (Sarah Palin 2012: A Strong America Through Unapologetic Conservatism)
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