McNeil State Game Refuge, Alaska, Lower Mikfik Falls - 15 bears, 20 June, 2018

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Published 2018-07-06
This is a long sequence but there is a lot of brown bear behavior. The audio is unedited – there is some interesting bear vocalization but there are also human and camera vocalizations that I cannot edit out. YouTube pixelation also seems to be back. I don’t know why but it is very annoying. Present at varying times during the sequence are at least 15 individual bears. There are three family groups (each a female with two second summer cubs), three third summer cubs recently kicked loose by their mother but still acting as one gang (called the “Ghouligans” by staff due to their dark eyes and behavior), and at least three adult bears. They are all in the rather confined area of Lower Mikfik Falls at the McNeil State Game Sanctuary. Mothers catch a few red salmon for themselves and their cubs. They are very watchful and confront other adults, and the Ghouligans, when they feel their space or the safety of their cubs is compromised. It is exciting when it happens but no harm is done. It was the first time we have observed a cub confront another family group – a mistake which appeared to be reprimanded by its own mother. The series of displacements and tacit cooperation comes to a close when “Ears”, a large and dominant male, enters the scene and the other bears disperse.
All Comments (21)
  • @dolphinfan9234
    I can't believe 91 people thumbed this video down! Amazed. This is beautiful.
  • @stevendownes7907
    THIS VIDEO IS. "" GOLDEN ". THE BEST OF THE BEST ,THANK YOU FOR SHARING ....
  • @aliaqdus5135
    Wow...they look very cute... It was awesome.....
  • @proudchristian77
    There hearing you !, your in the wild, you don't want to scare them or get them curious! 🐾💖🐾💖🐾💖😊
  • @TheStormpeak
    Fantastic video. I found it fascinating. I've been considering attempting to visit McNeil before I get too old. Your video has encouraged me to give it a try next year. Thank you.
  • @jamiemonroe9236
    Wow so many how cool!! When the two started fighting. They look so cute when they stand up. Awesome footage Thanks for Sharing!
  • @mchapman1928
    They are such magnificent creatures, but oh so deadly.
  • @cierakitty
    The one little one:"Mom..he's not sharing here"
  • @user-bn4de4gi5p
    Wow, great behaviors to learn about,, they r soo adorable 😍 ❤, mom is cautious, kids r learning, so cute!!! So close other families, aĺ trying yo hunt salmon in their own lil spots... really great video!!!! Ty so much 4 sharing this...
  • @gotacallfromvishal
    LOVE the footage thank you! i'm from canada and i'd rather safari in Afrika but this makes me wanna head up to Alaska and do a bear safari