151 Walker would like to thank everyone who voted for him. He didn’t win his bracket but that is okay. He is still a very fat bear. It has been a very successful season for this handsome guy❤️
#Katmai
For those who who watch the bear cams, the bear 469 Patches killed today has been identified by a park ranger as our beloved Queen 402👑 May her memory be a blessing😭
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Finally at peace, never to be forgotten, the legendary Dark Mane. Adding you to the growing list of ones we loved and lost. The heart can’t take much more 💔
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Snow😔…on one hand, it is sad to see it because it signals the coming end of the time with our bears. But I am so happy to know our bears will be heading off to a well-deserved long sleep. They worked hard this season. Rest well, my dear bears🤎
#Katmai
Soon Chunk, very soon, you will be closing your eyes for a well-deserved long rest. You have done well this season, my dear bear❤️
#wildearth
#FatBearWeek
Is it just me or does anyone else melt a bit when you hear Tristan talk to Thandi? I love how he refers to her as “my girl”. And this is the second litter of cubs she led him straight too. I swear she wanted him to see them
#wildearth
I hope Holly found herself in a place with an abundance of salmon this year, and didn’t feel she needed to travel to the river. I still hold on to hope that she will return next season. I miss seeing this beautiful sow. From August 8, 2023.
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402 is sleeping soundly when 856 comes up on her. I think he may have thought it was a boar at first, but realized it was his longtime love, 402. Both of these bears are massive.
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One thing I haven’t seen this year, is a bear sleeping in the daybed. A few loved taking naps there last year. Here is 801 with one of his marathon “naps” How cute is that?
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I feel like posting this gem from our wonderful
@SydneyMikosi
He had me laughing so hard I had tears streaming. His smile and laugh as well as his knowledge will be very much missed❤️
#safarilive
402, Mother of bears. At 26 years old, she has given birth to an amazing 8 litters of cubs, one of which is 503, the Prince of Katmai. She is an incredible sow.
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“Big Bit” with mom🤎 It’s good to see the cub is more relaxed and seems to accept being treed alone while mom fishes. What a good cub…the very best cub🐻
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The little survivor, 610❤️As a yearling she was separated from her mom 171 for unknown reasons. She had a large wound on her hip that ran across her back. She managed to survivor her first winter alone, as a yearling. Amazing girl, 10 yrs old now.
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Just so much sadness knowing he is gone. He gave so much joy to so many. I miss you Hosana, you hooligan. There will never be another you❤️😢
#wildearth
The magnificent 402, Mother of Bears. At 26 years old, and after an amazing 8 litters of cubs, will she return next season with her 9th litter?
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477 Sara has arrived! She has those beautiful white claws.She is one of the oldest bears we see. She first arrived at the falls in 2001 as an adult. She she is probably 28-30 years old❤️
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We wait for King Otis👑. I hope you are eating well wherever you are. If you are so inclined, please come to Brooks Falls, the fish are jumping, and your office is waiting for you. We know you like to be fashionably late, we will be here to welcome you home.
#Katmai
Look at how relatively unscarred 856 is, except for that 151 butt bite this year. For a bear who was the most dominant bear for an amazing 10 years or more, this is a testament at just how powerful he is. I am happy to see him back at the falls.
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After “Elvira” bit 208, 910 took the girls down to the riffles for some quiet fishing and settle the family. 909jr found a branch to play bouncy on.
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Oh my, 469 Patches has arrived!🤎Wonderful to see this elder bear. He is one of the oldest bears we may see at around 28-30 years old. This elder is looking in great shape!
#Katmai
What a fantastic finale to the Gauntlet tonight on
@natgeowild
Thank you so much for showcasing these beautiful creatures and the awesome presenters of SafariLIVE!
#safarilive
I miss you, Tingana. What a joy to watch you with your cubs as they grew, “sharing” meals provided by Hosana and Tlalamba. You were a force on Djuma and I cherish the memories of you❤️
#wildearth
#DukeofDjuma
These boys know, the salmon aren’t far away. Down river has had fish boils popping all day. The bears are waiting. Top to bottom-
89, 32, 164, 747, 912
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With the run winding down, and being a very wind and rainy day, the bears have been few visiting the falls. 910 and the girls stopped by for a short time to evaluate fish prospects. I know I shouldn’t be surprised at the size of 909jr…but look at her!
#Katmai
Forever grateful for everyone involved in caring for Maribye’s horrible wound. Sabi Sand, Djuma, the vets and the team that assisted, Margot Raggett, and the whole
@WildEarth
team who became Maribye’s nanny, Thank you❤️❤️❤️
#wildearth
Not gonna lie. Seeing this has my in tears. Grazer with her 2 daughters, 428 Studious and 429 Social. Her new coy are adorable, but have so many great memories from when these 2 were coy. My night is made 😭
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When you think the 910 Bead family can not get cuter, here they go❤️ 909jr cuddling on Auntie/Mom 910, and 910jr cuddling her sister/cousin
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#EXPLOREorg
My daughter and son-in-law have both tested positive for COVID-19. Baby Tessa is negative. Please say a prayer for them🙏 Thank you
#wildearth
family. It’s been a tough week and getting harder😢
Oh my, how sweet is this? 903 Gully and 429 Social eating together at the Falls. Both are 128 Grazer’s offspring. She followed her big brother around the falls❤️
#Katmai
384 Bun Bun sits on a rock at the falls. Nice to see her visit and sit somewhat still ,as she is always on the move! She is 284 Electra’s 4.5 year old daughter
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428 and 429 trying to grab a bite of mom 128 Grazer’s fish. 429 did manage to get a good chunk. Grazer has been incredibly tolerant of her daughters.
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