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High-grading a salmon
The fattiest parts of salmon contain the most calories and bears know this instinctively. So, when the fish are abundant, they prefer to eat the brain and eggs, which contain the highest levels of fat, and discard the rest. This is called high-grading. The discarded bodies add nutrients to the aquatic and forest ecosystems. When salmon are not abundant or are harder to catch, the bears will not be as selective and will eat most of the fish.
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Terry Allen
on March 4, 2022Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
Pascale GUY
on March 3, 2022Oh wow ! Such fantastic portrait and great catch for you and him !
Kelvin D. Hutcherson
on March 3, 2022Nice shot
Rick Willis
on March 3, 2022Excellent Capture 😃...
Greg&Rose Photography
on March 3, 2022Brilliant candid shot of this bear
Byron Fair Photography
on March 3, 2022Very nice.
Judith Sparhawk
on March 3, 2022I guess the parents' admonishment to "clean up your plate" doesn't apply here! Since there are plenty of other birds and animals to finish off the job, I guess nothing goes to waste. I wish humans would learn these values--you would not believe the amount of unused food I see thrown out in our dumpsters here.
Wayne Wendel
on March 3, 2022The brains I did not know, the skin I did. Bears are pretty smart. Your Nikon is a clicking.
Kevin Poynor
on March 3, 2022Nicely caught. Super detail.
Bill J Boyd Photography
on March 3, 2022This is an amazing capture, Terry