Fascinating natural spectacle: Salmon roe as a food source for bears (00000154)
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Description: In the remote Katmai backcountry of Alaska, we witness the fascinating natural phenomenon of salmon roe, a vital food source for bears. Every year, various species of salmon return from the Pacific to freshwater, including the sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). After years in the ocean, they swim back to their home waters to spawn and then die. Their bodies decompose, providing nourishment for the next generation. An impressive cycle of nature.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Katmai backcountry, USA
Date of Capture: 11.09.1999