Missing our Alaskan bears

It's chilly and snowing in parts of Alaska now. The bears are hibernating. We miss them. Wildlife viewing during the Alaskan winter includes bald eagles, lots of moose, owls, harbor seals, sea lions and wolves.
Going back to our brown bears, did you know that during hibernation, bear cubs are born? The average Alaskan brown bear litter has one to three cubs. The babies are born during the first couple months of hibernation. Baby bears are born hairless and blind, weighing less than a pound. The new family stays in their den until the end of winter, with babies nursing until they’re ready to emerge in late March or early April.
For those of you planning a 2024 trip to Alaska, the best time to see the bears is from July through September. When they first come out of hibernation, they stay inland foraging on foliage that’s rich in nutrients. They’ll also feed on moose, elk or deer, or anything else unfortunate enough to cross the path of an incredibly hungry bear. Once they get more energy, they work their way towards the coast.
We see a lot of activity at Brooks Falls in Bristol Bay starting in mid-June, when the salmon run begins.
Enjoy the winter and we’ll see you next season!

[@saengtae_zoomin]

Take a good look at this precious scene.👍👍👍

[@Endless_Moments]

Nice big bear

[@danabarnhardt1575]

Ready for some bears, oh my. Will be there 8-25 and can hardly bear it😂

[@Roreo_]

god I'd hate to be a salmon

[@RedCommunistDragon]

Especially when you consider being eaten by a bear is far more merciful than rotting alive.