KATMAI MAMA BEAR AND THREE CUBS 

In August 2023, I had the opportunity to visit Katmai National Park in Alaska. The annual fall salmon run had just commenced, and the bears were gathering to gorge on this rich food source in order to pack on enough fat for the long hibernation ahead. For three days, we sat quietly watching and photographing this natural spectacle.
I was very interested in watching the sows and their cubs. It is challenging for the sows because they are trying to get enough fish to feed themselves plus their cubs, all the while keeping their cubs a safe distance away from the boars, which will often kill and eat the cubs.
This video is a collection of mother/cub images that I was able to take during my recent memorable visit.
Quick Facts
· Katmai National Park and Preserve is located in southwest Alaska
· Encompassing 6,395.43 sq mi/ 16,564.09 km2 ,the park contains the world’s largest protected brown bear population (estimated to number about 2,200)
· The bears congregate along salmon streams each fall
· Over the years, care has been taken to never allow bears to obtain human food and for there to be a benign relationship between people and the bears. As a result, bears in the park are uniquely unafraid of and uninterested in humans. For this reason, they allow people to approach and photograph them closer than bears elsewhere.
· Photographers and wildlife watchers from all over the world visit the area to view and photograph-supervised by certified bear guides and under the watchful eye of Park Wardens-this amazing natural spectacle.
ATTRIBUTION
Music - Long Road Ahead B - Kevin MacLeod RU-vid
Stream Noise-SoundBible.com-866411702 - soundbible.com
Bear Angry Growls with Snarls - QuickSounds.com
Large Black Bear Snarl and Roar 1 - QuickSounds.com
Bear Slower Panting - QuickSounds.com
Grizzly Bear Breath 1 - QuickSounds.com
Black Bear Heavy Licking 1 - QuickSounds.com
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