In the whole of Nature’s realm, with all of its beauty and horror, few predators match the majesty of the grizzly bear. Although its lumbering gait and massive size prevent it from chasing its prey, it has adapted with tactic as simple as it is terrifying. Standing astride the raging rapids, anchored by weights that can range as high as 600 pounds, it waits confidently for spawning salmon to leap into its massive jaws, where with one deft… OK, it usually works, is what I’m saying.
Guess it’s berries for dinner again, Sharon H.
The Salmon’s Revenge
Meanwhile, in the jungle…
via Gfycat
I’m imagining a pioneer or forest druid or something trying to teach a bear to do that don’t-eat-it-until-I-say treat-on-the-nose trick.
Also, I first read the title as “Fish Slapping Dance” and wasn’t sure what to expect…
This, perhaps?
Ah, I had not seen that one.
I knew exactly what to expect, and it wasn’t the Spanish Inquisition!
No one ever does…
Does anyone watch Speechless on ABC? John Cleese plays Maya’s father on tonight’s episode.
I feel like, if I was a bear, that would be me.
Better work on that mouth-eye coordination if he wants to win the fat bear contest: http://time.com/5415988/fat-bear-week/
Ha! I think that is the only competition where the contestants want the most ‘unflattering’ image taken. ‘Wait, you can’t see my back rolls in that one!’
Lol, yes. The fan comments are beyond cute: https://earther.gizmodo.com/rejoice-the-great-fat-bear-competition-has-begun-1829504844
And judging by those before and after pics, I’m of the opinion that “after” is way more flattering.
After closer attention, I completely agree! Healthy, strong bear > than scrawny (starving) bear. Oh and btw, I just went over to the bear cam at Brooks Falls and that is essentially the mii amo spa for bears.
Between this salmon and the octopus slapping the kayaker ( courtesy of the seal), it’s attack of the seafood!
🙂 🙂