Safety First: The Three Bear Cubs Up the Tree at Brooks River (00000151)
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Description: The three bear cubs have sought refuge up the tree while their mother fishes for salmon at Brooks River. This safety measure is necessary as adult brown bears pose a potential threat. Only the young bears are capable of climbing trees, providing them with protection from the predators. The idyllic scene at Brooks River in Alaska showcases the bears' connection to nature and the protective instincts of the mother bear.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA
Date of Capture: 12.09.1998