- They are pictured in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole
Two polar bears curled up to sleep peacefully beside each other after in an adorable display of affection.
They were captured on camera in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, after the male bear spent weeks in pursuit of the female.
He had followed her by tracking her scent and footsteps in the snow as he was 'determined to win her heart', according to French photographer Florian Ledoux, 34, who patiently waited for the two polar bears to meet.
When the male finally caught up to the female, he 'mimicked' her every move and she accepted him by her side. They were even pictured playing together, with one of them rolling over and batting its paws at the other.
'They circle each other, playfully nipping and swatting at each other, before finally coming together in a loving embrace. As the dance comes to an end, the two polar bears mate, a beautiful and intimate moment in the vast and desolate polar landscape,' Mr Ledoux said.
'After, they fall asleep together, a true testament to the power of love and the resilience of life in the wild.'
The wildlife photographer said he had tears in his eyes when he captured the intimate moments because their mating 'resonated' with him. 'Staring at them, I felt like watching humans or friends I got to know a bit better. Animals are so like us,' he added.
Two polar bears curled up to sleep peacefully beside each other after in an adorable display of affection
They were captured on camera in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, after the male bear spent weeks in pursuit of the female
He had followed her by tracking her scent and footsteps in the snow as he was 'determined to win her heart', according to French photographer Florian Ledoux, 34, who patiently waited for the two polar bears to meet
When the male finally caught up to the female, he 'mimicked' her every move and she accepted him by her side
They were even pictured above playing together, with one of them rolling over and batting its paws at the other
The male polar bear was relentless in his pursuit and followed the female bear for weeks until he finally caught up with her
'They circle each other, playfully nipping and swatting at each other, before finally coming together in a loving embrace. As the dance comes to an end, the two polar bears mate, a beautiful and intimate moment in the vast and desolate polar landscape,' Mr Ledoux said after capturing the pair in the arctic
Mr Ledoux said he had tears in his eyes when he captured the intimate moments because their mating 'resonated' with him. 'Staring at them, I felt like watching humans or friends I got to know a bit better. Animals are so like us,' he added. Pictured above the male bear as he followed in the female's footsteps
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