Taking care of two year old cubs can be exhausting.  This mother bear was able to sneak a brief nap.  These two cubs are bored and tired of playing in the nearby creek.  One of the cubs nudges mom to let her know he is ready for his fishing lesson while his sister serves as lookout.  A mother bear teaches her cubs and defends them fiercely.  These grizzly cubs will learn quickly and will not forget.   In the wild there is nothing more dangerous than a mother grizzly with cubs.  Award winning painting.  For more information go to www.ilenereed.com