Fierce Mother Bears of Brooks Falls | Alaska 🌎 🇺🇸 | Wild Travel | Robert E Fuller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- Alaska’s Brooks Falls hosts one of the biggest populations of grizzly bears in the world.
As salmon make their way up the six-foot waterfalls, bears vie for the best fishing spots. And the females do whatever it takes to protect their young.
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ABOUT THIS FILM
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Grizzly bear characters
The grizzly bears at Brooks Falls are hugely popular with tourists and are also followed closely on Katmai's live bearcams. Some have nicknames, such as Walker, Chunk and 747. But I travelled to this spot to see the females.
Journey
I stayed at Jacques Camp on the banks of Lake Iliamna, and travelled by float plane to Katmai National Park to watch the bears at Brooks Falls. The journey itself was quite an adventure. We flew to Naknek Lake, downstream of the falls and from there walked through the woods.
Brooks Falls
These waterfalls represent the final challenge for salmon migrating from the Pacific Ocean to breed in the upper reaches of these rivers. Each spring, following a journey of at least a thousand miles, the salmon must leap the six-foot falls to make it to their spawning grounds in Brooks Lake beyond. Safety is less than a mile away, but first they must run the gauntlet, jumping out of the water, right into the path of some hungry grizzly bears.
Grizzlies gather
The chance for an easy meal leads the bears to gather in huge numbers. The largest bears tend to take the best spots at the falls, but I find the way the females and cubs behave the most interesting.
Female bears
Mother bears give birth between January and March, and by now their cubs are around six months old. I watched one female, known as 402, who is believed to be around 25 years old and to have had eight litters, more than any bear at Brooks River.
Protecting cubs
Grizzly males are a threat to cubs and can sometimes kill to force a female into oestrus and ensure only their own genes are passed on. The females therefore spend much of their time guarding their young.
Grazer
But one bear mum, Grazer, had no problem standing up to the other bears. Her cubs were two years old and nearing independence. Affectionately known as the 'Grazerettes', they oozed confidence as they followed their dominant mother to the best fishing spot on the falls.
Bear tactics
Interestingly each 'mama bear' had its own, unique approach to parenting. Some, like a female nicknamed 402, were cautious, others were chancers and yet more were old hands and calmly confident.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Brooks Falls, Alaska
00:54 Journey To The Falls
01:42 Grizzly Bear Scratching Post
01:52 Brooks Falls
02:09 The Salmon Run
03:21 An Experienced Mother
05:03 Playful Cubs
05:33 Males Means Danger
06:15 A Formidable Family Unit
06:45 Grazer & The Grazerettes
07:31 Taking Prime Position
08:15 Fierce Competition
09:40 More To Come...
10:02 End Credits
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What was you favourite grizzly bear (males)?
oh my gosh grazer's cubs have inherited those pompom ears.
Yes and the attitude 🐻🐻🐻
I watch many wild animal videos and Robert Fuller's are the best, by far. He speaks intelligently and he has the eye of an artist.
Oh thanks so much😃 so great to here you are enjoying my films We have plenty more to come in 2023 so keep tuned in
It can be difficult to realize animal instinct is just that and not borne of malevolence. Films like this help raise awareness for all species, but particularly the misunderstood grizzly bear.
You rock, Robert. Welcome to America any time. It's great to such an internationally renowned and devoted wildfire experts here on your travels. Paz y luz.
Thanks 😊 I’m glad you think I have done the Bears and Katmai National Park justice with my film, It was very special to visit for the second time There is plenty more to come from there I’m very lucky to have travelled all over the world and being out in the Alaskan wilderness is amazing it really makes you feel alive
Grazer and her Grazerettes are fierce! Love them!
Wonderful to see mom with their cubs ...
I agree
Yes 🙌 they are amazing
oh i loved your trip to alaska thanks for sharing with us happy holidays
Thanks that was just our first day keep watching to see the other amazing places and wildlife in Alaska
Such beautiful creatures, but they should be respected. You are very brave!!☺
Beautiful creatures
It’s not that I’m brave the bears are busy catching salmon getting ready for hibernation and have little interest in humans
beautiful bears
I have the deepest
respect for natures
fierce wild mothers
They are so amazing especially grazer
SO beautiful! I love bears. You must be just about to lose your mind! I can’t imagine getting to see this in person. Thank you for sharing this amazing footage!
I’m very lucky to see these amazing places it’s my second trip there and it won’t be my last
Thank you Robert, this was Great! Been missing my bears since they went to bed!! I really was in need of a bear fix!!🐻🐻🐻💕
Glad you enjoyed it 🐻 we have more Bears films to come over the next few months
I have been to Brooks camp twice. I am a Former Fire Chief in that area and went once for fun and the other for a huge SAR for a hiker gone missing without a trace. The individual was a visiting foreigner and the entire park was searched by air and a great deal by foot where he was last known to be. It is believed that he was to eaten by a bear, but most likely he unintentional fallen into the river and drowned but without a body being found. It is still a mystery. I and the huge team felt for the family never knowning for sure how he had passed on by. Records of by flight and boat was searched and was never found. We sent personnel in rotation both paid and pain on call-volunteer. We also assisted the Park Service along with the state to find a missing plane that had crashed. Very costly to live, but such a naturist paradise! I truly miss the area.
Wow interesting story it’s a amazing place but the weather can make things challenging out there
Most people think it’s bears that are dangerous but flights in small float planes are the most risky part of any trip like that
Thank you for sharing this Breathtaking Alaska!
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Thanks for watching Alaska is very special and there are more videos to come from there keep watching 🐻
The music, narrative, and image quality are phenomenal Robert! Very impressive work 🙌
Thank you Robert for this beautiful video. I always learn so much from you and feel like I’ve been transported there perched on your shoulder! I can understand why being in Alaska makes you feel so good. It is a stunning place and I am so looking forward to your future videos of your experiences on that trip. Sad to hear about Grazer’s 2nd cub’s demise. 🙏💚🐻
Glad you enjoyed the video it was a very special trip and yes that poor cub there is a lot of big Bears 🐻 there is maybe one got him
Oh, the thrill in your voice and footage tells us how much you love what you do! If I remember correctly, you used Sony a1’s and was lent a a7s. 🎥You lead us down the adventurous pathway with such excitement in each film. The footage is truly spectacular with clarity, color and details! I've not seen footage so crisp of the salmon beneath the water 💚❤💦nor so of 🤎🐻🤎🐻🤎s! The awe-inspiring 💞females of Brook Falls, especially Grazer and daughters, have been heard. 🐻🧸🧸❤ More to come ... of course, we must 🌊quench our thirst, our wildlife documentarian/artist. 🎥🎶🖌🎨🌎
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed the film 🐻 yes 🙌 filmed with Sony a1’s and
a7s mark 3 lenses 100-400, 200-600 and 16-35 power zoom We are getting great results with Sony
@@RobertEFuller Great! I presumed so. So happy for everyone. Have a blessed Winter Art Exhibit!
Sensational footage and stories and underwater viewing of the salmon was so amazing, as they are on their long journey. It's a beautiful world there, thank you Robert 💚
Thanks 😊 for watching glad you enjoyed it 😁 We have plenty more to come from wild Alaska keep tuned in
Beautiful photography!! Thank you Robert for providing us with such amazing close-ups of nature! I treasure your channel and the gift of your talents that you share with all of us!
Oh thanks so much 👍 it’s a pleasure to share my wildlife adventures with such a wonderful wildlife community 😃
Beautiful ~ I wasn't aware such viewing points existed , that/where bears will tolerate , and relax around , so many people . I watch little bears - badgers - here in the UK ; but , they're shy and hard as hell to observe , if they even smell you , they're off , or won't appear at all . If I lived near those falls , I'd be there , mesmerized , dawn till dusk .
Let's hope the salmon keep running.; and , there's always enough space left for the bears .
Brooks Falls is an amazing place but there are quite a few people there. There are other places where I watch bears in Katmai National Park where the very few people and almost as many bears 🐻 check out my other videos on bears and keep watching to see more videos coming out over the next few months. I also spent a lot of time watching badgers 😊🐻🦡
@@RobertEFuller Good morning Robert (UK 10:25) ; and , thanku for response ~ I don't expect them ha ha . Hope to catch up with more that you do ,
~ subscribed... Best wishes from sunny , freezing , beautiful SW Cornwall.
Alaska is such a beautiful place
Yes 🙌 I have traveled all over the world but when I’m there out in the wilderness
I feel so good 🐻
Rob, brilliant film, love watching the mums with cubs. I wouldn’t mind having one of the salmon on my dinner plate. 🥰🇦🇺
Thanks 😊 I did eat salmon 🍣 when I was there very tasty But I didn’t get it off a bear 🐻😆
Liiking forward to more! Very well done!!!
More Bears coming in 2023 🐻🐻
Robert, PLEASE, visit MAMMA Grizzly Bear 399 in the Grand Teton National Park ecosystem. She has an amazing story. She's learned to raise cubs in and around people.
Interesting. Gonna check that out. Thanks.
Sounds amazing 🤩 they can be so clever how the adapt
Is there a concern that giving her more attention can put a target on her by unscrupulous hunters? Our Oregon wolves are having a terrible time being targeted.
She shouldnt have to be bothered by stupid humans
Thanks for such clip.
Very interesting the struggle is real.
Thanks for watching. Yes the struggles are very real 402 lost her male after I left unfortunately
Thank you Robert!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤😊😊😊
It’s a pleasure to share 🐻
Beautiful animals in a stunning location, nature is our treasure
Treasure yes 🙌 it’s very special place Alaska 🐻🦅🐋
Wow, nature is amazing ! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you.
Wow what a fantastic video.. what a beautiful spot...oh those babies...
Yes 🙌 it’s incredible Brooks Falls when the salmon run is on
What an amazing and wonderful video ! Thanks for always sharing your adventures with us ! So very much appreciated ! Looking forward to more to come ! 🥰🤗🐻
Glad you enjoyed it, Bears 🐻 are very special keep tuned to see more from Wild Alaska, it’s one of my favourites places
incredible video - looking forward to more
Thanks more coming before Christmas
Amazing video. Your voice and videography is so calm and soothing. The content is exciting and so easy to watch. Keep up the amazing work Robert. Been a fan for many months now.
Oh thanks so much we put so much effort into our films, so pleased it’s appreciated 😁 plenty more to come
Wow, what a great video! Thank you very much, Robert! 👍💝🐻
Glad you enjoyed it Alaska is amazing 🐻🦅🐋
Those are such beautiful shots! Thanks for the vid!
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching
Oh wow!! Incredible stories of the two bear families to go with the the beautiful footage. Wish I was there!
It’s an amazing place so many bears some days I saw over 60 bears 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻
@@RobertEFuller so jealous!! Haha
Awesome! 🐦❤
Wow, amazing video!
Thanks 😊 there is plenty more to come from wild Alaska
Awesome 😅🎉
That was great I loved it
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it
Awesome footage!
Thanks 😊🐻
402!❤
Welcome to our brotherly time welcome to our family time!
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Change of pace here, neat
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Thanks 🐻
Genial
its no wonder video games are addictive.
Bad animals have a lot of fun
But, Robert, how does all the flying by plane square with the protection of our eco systems?
Good question it’s sometimes hard to way it up
But it’s quite simple at the end of the day wildlife, tourism saves wildlife and wild places because it buts a value on these incredible places protecting them from exploitation of natural resources
There was a huge mineral mine proposed in Bristol Bay area but it’s lobbying to use the area for tourism instead that saved the hole eco system
Are you required to carry a firearm? Guy I used to work with did these remote fishing trips in northern canada where they would fly them in on those pontoon planes. They wouldn't even let them go unless they carried a 44 mag or bigger handgun because of the people that have been killed by the bears.
We had a guide with us most of the time that had a hand gun But the reality is most large cities are more dangerous and more people will be killed by wasps than bears probably, So I felt very comfortable around bears especially at that time of year as they are much more interested in salmon
@@RobertEFuller I guess some accidents happen when people are not respecting the wildlife and are inexperienced. I’m sure that you had faith in your guide and your lifetime of experience studying and appropriately observing wild animals. 🙏💚
@@jennyc1164 Yes I have be very lucky to spent a lot of time with animals all over the world, one of the problems is some people make wildlife out to be more dangerous than it is ! to make them look braver which changes public perception yes you have to give bears some respect but the dangers are over exaggerated
What's he saying? ''The males can kill cubs to force the females to ? what?
Oestrus, ready to mate, they can also eat the cubs but at that time of year there is a lot of salmon in the river salmon luckily
@@RobertEFuller Oh, I see. Males! They are difficult, always on the lookout!
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