Brown bear mothers will take on any opponent that threatens their cubs, animal and human alike.Brown bears are found in countries like Russia and Canada and in states such as Alaska, Montana, Washington, and Idaho.
Have you ever seen a beached whale carcass? If you have, you know that these are massive creatures, who often fall victim to hungry predators that feed on their bodies after death. In this video, several brown bears in Katmai National Park in Alaska are caught feasting on the carcass of a dead whale. However, their excitement soon turns to disaster, as one bear begins a fight with another over the best meat. At the beginning of the video, a brown bear can be seen devouring a part of the whale carcass that had become separated from the whole. Another brown bear approaches the whole carcass while a mama bear and cub are feeding on it. The approaching bear seems wary at first but then begins to dig in. After several seconds of feeding have passed, yet another bear enters the scene, looking for meat. The mama bear and her cub retreat when they see the brown bear coming near them. Suddenly, the advancing brown bear charges at the mama bear, head-butting her and trying to claw at her. Luckily, though, the mama bear is an aggressor, and she gives her opponent a fair fight. The two bears bite and claw at each other until another bear enters the scene. This bear takes the mama bear’s place in the fight, aiming to show the malignant bear who’s boss. He bites his opponent with paralyzing force. They roar at each other violently, trying to intimidate one another. The bear who started the conflict eventually retreats, limping away pathetically and wishing he hadn’t begun such a fight. In the end, the bear that claimed victory went back to feasting on the whale carcass while the losing bear was forced to watch with envy. Although the battle between the brown bears was unarguably epic, the loser undoubtably regretted his choice to pick a fight at the end.
Background on Brown Bears
Brown bears exist all over the world across several continents and countries. In North America, the term “grizzly bear” is typically synonymous with brown bear in everyday language, as many people believe they are the same species. By contrast, grizzly bears are a subspecies of brown bear; they are not the same. While the video depicted brown bears chowing down on a large piece of meat, they are omnivores. This distinction means that they enjoy meat and vegetation alike, feeding on berries, plant roots, fish, and rodents. Brown bears can measure 6.5 feet in height and weigh over 1,000 pounds. While brown bears are unlikely to start a conflict unless provoked or threatened, attacks can still occur. Some steps to survive a brown bear attack are to stay calm, use bear pepper spray and back away, play dead, and wait to get up from the ground for 20 minutes after the bear retreats from the conflict. Following steps like these are a responsible choice when aiming to ensure one’s own safety during a bear attack.
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Brown bears are omnivores, meaning they eat meat and vegetation. Why do brown bears attack? Brown bears typically attack when they feel threatened or provoked. Where are brown bears located? Brown bears are found in Asia, Russia, and North America.
