A breathtaking natural spectacle: Brown Bears at Brooks River Falls in Katmai, Alaska (00000042)
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Description: Brooks River Falls in Katmai, Alaska, is a true paradise for Brown Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis). Here, an armada of these majestic animals gathers to catch the salmon on their way to the spawning grounds. The danger posed by the bears is overwhelming. They populate every corner of the waterfall - above, below, and even underwater. But it's not just bears that can be found here, but also wolves, foxes, eagles, and numerous other birds, all of whom know exactly where the salmon are easiest to catch.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River Falls, USA
Date of Capture: 07.07.1997