137 July 24, 2020 NPS photo by T Carmack KNP&P Flickr
Adult Female (2023) ("Willow")
Subadult Sex Unknown (2020)
Year First Observed: 2020
Year Last Observed: 2023
Known Offspring Of: Unknown
Known Litters of Cubs: None as of 2023 season
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: unknown
Identification:[]
2020: 137 was first classified as a subadult/sex unknown in 2020. Ranger Lian Law's list of Bears Monitored in 2020. 137 was observed in July 2020. Very little is known about this subadult. We are awaiting more information from the Rangers.
Mckate's 137 YouTube playlist.
2023: 137 has a long muzzle and a right thigh scar.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
137 "Willow" is usually a very early season arriver at the Brooks River, but in 2023, 137 altered her behavior and did not arrive until August 7, 2023.
137 "Willow" spends time hanging out with 230 "Ben".
Life History:[]
2020: Subadult Female[]
137 was initially identified in 2020 as a subadult/sex unknown. Ranger Lian Law's list of Bears Monitored in 2020. 137 was observed in July 2020. Very little is known about this subadult. We are awaiting more information from the Rangers.
July 2020:[]
137 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2020.
2020.07.24: 137 July 24, 2020 NPS photo by Ranger T. Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
2021: Subadult Female[]
July 2021:[]
137 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2021.
2021.07.21: Brooks Camp visitor Nicole Gordon captured two 7/21/2021 photos of 137, #1 and #2.
2021.07.22: Three 7/22/2021 photos by Rick Espinoza (shuttered) with 273 (left), 25 (middle) and 137 (right), #1, #2 and #3. IDs by radioquiet. "I also spotted her (137) in these 2021 photos where 26 is attempting to pirate from 273 and 137 is just on the edge giving out some incredible expressions."
September 2021:[]
137 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in Fall 2021.
2022: Subadult Female[]
June 2022:[]
2022.06.26: 137 searches the riffles for snacks, 6/26/2022 video by Birgitt.
2022.06.27: 137 and 230 together on the lower river, 6/27/2022 video by mckate.
2022.06.28: 164 watches 856 eating his fish, 6/28/2022 video by Buddy's Mom. 856 is annoyed and charges 164. They move out of the frame. A young bear, possibly 137, takes advantage of the situation and scoops up 856's fish. When 856 returns, he looks at the camera as if to say "where did my fish go?"
2022.06.29: 230 and 137 play while 306 watches, 6/29/2022 video by Birgitt.
2022.06.30: Theresa Bielawski shared two 6/30/2022 photos of 137 on 5/21/2023, #1 and #2.
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
July 2022:[]
137 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.16: 133 (left) and 344 (right) at 0:20, come across the spit, 7/16/2022 video by Birgitt.
2023: Adult Female[]
August 2023:[]
2023.08.07: 137 "Willow" arrives to the Brooks River for the 2023 Season...a little later that she typically arrives. mckate captured this video of 137 "Willow's" arrival:
7 Aug 2023- 137 "Willow" Arrives (explore.org)
video by mckate
137 searches for fish under the rock below the far side of the falls in this video captured by mckate:
7 Aug 2023- 137 Searches for Fish Under the Rock (explore.org)
video by mckate
How 137 Got Their Nickname:[]
137 does not have an official nickname. The NPS has moved away from naming bears at KNP&P. While waiting for an official ID number, 137 was referred to as "Willow" by bear cam viewers. This is not an official nickname.
Known Courting & Mating[]
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Known Litters of Cubs:[]
None as of 2023 season
Known Relatives:[]
Unknown
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
Unknown