Brown Bear Confrontation | Alaska, USA | Edward Mikol Photography

Two Alaskan brown bears have a confrontation over a prime fishing spot during the salmon run in katmai national park in Alaska — Brown Bear Confrontation

Alaska, USA

Bears are normally solitary animals, yet they will tolerate others when there is an abundant food source around. But there are limitations. This disagreement began as one bear approached the other’s choice fishing spot in a backcountry stream filled with salmon. Not willing to back off, it rose to the challenge and an altercation began, in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Bear confrontations involve displays of physical strength, roaring, and posturing to establish dominance and deter the other. Rarely do they escalate into all out fights.

Dominance is asserted by directly facing the other, showing off the canines, curling the lips, muzzle twisting and neck stretching. Brown bears have thick fur, tough skin, strong, muscular bodies, and are able to withstand and deliver powerful blows. A bear will use their paws to strike their opponents in the chest or shoulders, and bite the head or neck.

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