Nate fox was photographing a red fox searching for claims in Alaska . A large brown bear emerged from a cave and made a beeline for the fox . The two appeared to be locked in a stand - off but enjoyed a game of chase . Neither animal was at full alert and fox circled in circles to evade the bear . After a short time fox went back to its search and 500 lb bear slunk off .
Nate Zeman was photographing a red fox searching for claims in Alaska . A large brown bear emerged from a forest and made a beeline for the fox . The two appeared to be locked in a stand-off but played a game of chase . Neither animal was at full speed and fox ran in circles to evade the bear . After a short time fox went back to its search and 500lb bear slunk off .