Alaskan Brown Bear

Description

Just below a waterfall, this bear is 'snorkelling' or searching for salmon with its face mostly under the water. Fishing styles are often learned: many bears use their mother's techniques, plus others they work out on their own. Katmai's bears gather around rich, concentrated food, which at Brooks Camp means salmon, a high-calorie meal. By October and November, large adult males can weigh well over 1,000 pounds.