17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Grizzly bear standing in rushing water grasping fish in claws
Every summer, grizzly bears congregate along the Brooks River to catch and feast on salmon as the fish swim up the river to spawn. Standing in the rushing water at the base of Brooks Falls, this bear grasped a squirming fish in his claws.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 06.2019 |
Photo Location: | Alaska, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D600 |
Copyright: | © Sue Kirchoff |