Brown Bear Directory

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from National Parks Conservation Association's facebook page

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Katmai National Park & Preserve’s most famous resident, the brown bear, knows that a swim is just what’s needed for a relaxing day at the beautiful and isolated Katmai—and if some red salmon dinner swims by, then all the better.

Initially, as a National Monument, Katmai preserved the area affected by a devastating volcanic eruption, but one of Katmai’s greatest roles now as a Park & Preserve is as a safe home to some of the most enticing and remarkable wildlife. Katmai boasts a diverse collection of bird and fish species, but its most popular resident is undoubtedly the brown bear. More than 2,000 brown bears live in Katmai, and viewing bears remains a staple for visitors

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409 aka beadnose with her impressive transformation last year. 

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Bear's den from Katmai National Park Reply