Alan's Favorite Images
The highlights of our Alaska trip were the times when we were in close proximity to these magnificent animals. The many long hours of waiting around for a glimpse of the bears, were often rewarded by the occasions when we were able to observe these powerful predators undisturbed in their natural habitat.
Alaskan Coastal Brown bears and grizzly bears are classified as the same species, Ursus arctos.
The term “Alaskan Coastal brown bear” is the common terminology for those "grizzly" bears found in coastal areas where salmon is the primary food source. and the term "grizzly" bear is reserved for inland brown bears of North America. Inland Brown bears are usually smaller than coastal bears, probably because they do not have a readily available supply of protein-rich food, such as salmon, in their diet. Very large Alaskan Coastal Brown bears can reach 1400 pounds in weight by denning time. Both Black bears and Brown bears can be found in many color phases, and so color is a very unreliable way to distinguish between the two species.
All Photos in this Gallery are the copyright of Alan Vernon. All rights reserved.
These images may not be used for Commercial purposes without written permission.
Alaskan Coastal Brown bears and grizzly bears are classified as the same species, Ursus arctos.
The term “Alaskan Coastal brown bear” is the common terminology for those "grizzly" bears found in coastal areas where salmon is the primary food source. and the term "grizzly" bear is reserved for inland brown bears of North America. Inland Brown bears are usually smaller than coastal bears, probably because they do not have a readily available supply of protein-rich food, such as salmon, in their diet. Very large Alaskan Coastal Brown bears can reach 1400 pounds in weight by denning time. Both Black bears and Brown bears can be found in many color phases, and so color is a very unreliable way to distinguish between the two species.
All Photos in this Gallery are the copyright of Alan Vernon. All rights reserved.
These images may not be used for Commercial purposes without written permission.
Alaskan Coastal Brown bear (Ursus arctos ) relaxing on the beach on the Katmai peninsular. This sub-adult had just finished clamming on the beach on a warm sunny day in July. The Salmon run had not yet begun.
Copyright 2007 Alan Vernon.
Copyright 2007 Alan Vernon.
Alaskan Coastal Brown bear (Ursus arctos ) relaxing on the beach on the Katmai peninsular. This sub-adult had just finished clamming on the beach on a warm sunny day in July. The Salmon run had not yet begun.
Copyright 2007 Alan Vernon.
Copyright 2007 Alan Vernon.
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