Encounter with a Brown Bear on the Pontoon Bridge at Brooks River (00001171)

Brown Bear on the Pontoon Bridge at Brooks River in Katmai, Alaska

Description: The Brown Bear, also known as Ursus arctos horribilis, shakes off the water after swimming in Brooks River. The pontoon bridge is a popular hangout spot for the bears, where they like to rest and cross the river. Learn more about the fascinating behavior of these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA

Date of Capture: 17.09.1998