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A coastal brown bear (Ursus arctos) stands vigilant in a rushing stream with her young cub sheltering close against her flank at Freshwater Bay, Alaska. During the salmon runs, these powerful omnivores wade into fast-flowing waters to intercept migrating fish—a rich food source critical for building fat reserves before winter hibernation. The protective mother teaches essential survival skills as her cub learns to navigate the challenging currents, demonstrating the intimate bond between generations that ensures the species' continuation in this nutrient-rich coastal ecosystem.
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ALASKA WILDLIFE
A coastal brown bear (Ursus arctos) stands vigilant in a rushing stream with her young cub sheltering close against her flank at Freshwater Bay, Alaska. During the salmon runs, these powerful omnivores wade into fast-flowing waters to intercept migrating fish—a rich food source critical for building fat reserves before winter hibernation. The protective mother teaches essential survival skills as her cub learns to navigate the challenging currents, demonstrating the intimate bond between generations that ensures the species' continuation in this nutrient-rich coastal ecosystem.