Brown Bear Confrontation | Alaska, USA | Edward Mikol Photography

Two brown bears are involved in an altercation over a prime fishing spot in a river in katmai national park and preserve 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.

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.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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