Uploaded September 2015 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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You wanna piece of me?

Cubs often mimic the behavior of their mothers. This is one way they learn important survival skills. They eat what mom eats, investigate what mom investigates, and may copy her actions around other bears. 273 and her spring cub approached Brooks Falls on July 16 and encountered a single adult female. 273 reacted defensively to back down the other bear. Her cub decided to help mom.

Look for 273, her cub, and other bear families on #bearcam. explore.org/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-lower-river