Mother brown bear watches at the waterfall, while the young bear observes safely from the tree (00001475)

Young bear watches relaxed from the tree

Description: The young brown bear, also known as Ursus arctos horribilis, sits safely on a tree and watches his surroundings. Meanwhile, his mother is at Brooks River looking for salmon. The young bears are safe from the dangerous male brown bears as long as they stay on the tree. A fascinating insight into the lives of these majestic animals in the wild nature of Alaska.

Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA

Date of Capture: 12.09.1998