128 Grazer July 3, 2021 photo courtesy of NWBearLove92
Adult Female
Year First Identified: 1st classified as a 4.5 year-old subadult in 2009 and as an adult female in 2010; Year of Birth: 2005
Year Last Observed: 2023
Offspring Of: 128 Grazer is believed to be the offspring of 408 Crooked Claw
Known Litters of Cubs: 2, three spring cubs in 2016, two spring cubs in 2020.
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 2016: Successful, 2017: Unsuccessful
Identification:[]
128 Grazer is a medium to large adult female with a blond to light blond coat and dark patches around her eyes. She has a Roman nose and her large, oval-shaped, and widely spaced ears are very distinctive. In the fall, her coat darkens to dark blond, but her ears remain light blond. She has a long, linear scar across the top of her hips.
Watch this Meet Bear 128 Grazer video by Mike Fitz, Resident Naturalist with Explore.org to learn identification and distinctive behaviors that will help you identify 128 Grazer.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
128 Grazer uses Brooks River in July and the fall, but like most females she typically cannot compete with male bears for prime fishing spots. Recently, 128 has become one of the most skilled bears to fish the lip of Brooks Falls. In the fall, she will fish the lower river area, cut bank, and riffles.
128 is another bear who has learned to associate people with fish. This is a behavior shared with other bears like 438 Flo and 854 Divot. She is relatively habituated to people and will rapidly approach anglers who have a fish on the line. Anglers should give 128 extra space in the river and stop fishing well before she is within 50 yards.
Life History:[]
128 Grazer is believed to be the 2005 offspring of 408 CC (Crooked Claw). 128 was part of a litter of three cubs that 408 kept for three summers from 2005 to 2007.
In early July 2016 128 Grazer returned to Brooks River with three spring cubs, her 1st known litter. She was seen throughout the summer fishing the riffles, cut bank and falls. While fishing the falls, 128 initially avoided fishing the lip, instead opting to "dash and grab" around the area closest to the falls platform. Later in July, 128 began to occasionally fish the lip, but remained wary of other bears in proximity to her cubs.
128 proved to be remarkably protective of her first litter. She was seen chasing off and attacking several other females and dominant males who approached too closely, including 83 Wayne Brother, 402, 409 Beadnose, and 32 Chunk. Her aggressively protective approach appears to have paid off ~ 128 was last seen in fall of 2016 with all three of her spring cubs, looking healthy and well fed. 128 returned to the Brooks River on June 6, 2017 with all three offspring from her 1st litter, now yearlings.
2005: Spring Cub with 408 CC (aka Crooked Claw) & 2 Other Littermates[]
128 Grazer is believed to be one of three 2005 offspring from 408 CC's (aka Crooked Claw) first known litter. 408 CC was very attentive to these 3 cubs and occasionally charged other bears that were simply walking by. 128 Grazer exhibited this same behavior with her first litter of cubs in 2016. 408 CC kept this litter of cubs through their 3rd summer, emancipating them at age 3.5.
2005 Season:[]
2005.??.??: This 2005 iStock photo by jcrader is believed to be 408 CC and her 3 spring cubs. 128 Grazer is believed to be the spring cub in the middle. This 2005 iStock photo by jcrader is believed to be 128 Grazer (bottom) with her dark sibling (above).
2006: Yearling Cub with 408 CC (aka Crooked Claw) & 2 Other Littermates[]
July 2006:[]
2006.07.15: Park visitor, Bonney's photo of 408 CC with her 3 yearlings.
2006.07.16: Park visitor, Nicole's photo of 408 CC with her 3 yearlings.
2006.07.17: Park visitor, Nicole's photo of 408 CC with her 3 yearlings.
2006.07.18: Park visitor, NetteBini's photo of 408 CC with her 3 yearlings.
2006.07.23: Park visitor, Peter Thiemann's photo of 408 CC with her 3 yearlings. 128 Grazer is believed to be the one to the far right of the photo.
2006.07.24: Park visitor, Peter Thiemann's photo of 408 CC's 3 yearlings. 128 Grazer is believed to be the yearling that is standing on their hind legs.
2007: 2.5 Year-Old Cub with 408 CC (aka Crooked Claw) & 2 Other Littermates[]
2007.??.??: The thumbnail to this 2007 video by abenteueralaska is 410 with her two spring cubs and 408 CC (Crooked Claw) with her three 2.5 year-old cubs. 128 Grazer is one of those 2.5 year-olds. 408 CC and her three 2.5 year-olds can be seen at 3:42 and 5:10 into the video. Mike Fitz confirmed the identification of the two family groups in this March 27, 2018 comment .:
June 2007:[]
2007.06.16: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 408 CC (Crooked Claw) and then 2.5 year-old cub 128 Grazer , and this photo of 128 Grazer .
2007.06.26: 408 CC (Crooked Claw) and her three 2.5 year-old cubs can be seen in the in lower river in the beginning and at the riffles at approximately 7:15 into this video by Hoosier Tim. 128 Grazer is the blonder smaller cub.
2008: 3.5 Year-Old Newly Emancipated Independent Subadult[]
408 CC successfully emancipated her 2005 offspring, 128 Grazer was one of that litter.
July 2008:[]
2008.07.07: Now single female, 408 CC, was observed fishing the riffles from the wildlife viewing platform.
2009: 4.5 Year-Old Subadult, Initially Classified & Assigned Bear Monitoring Number 128[]
128 Grazer was initially classified as a 4.5 year-old subadult in 2009 and assigned bear monitoring number 128.
July 2009:[]
2010: 5.5 Year-Old[]
2010 Season:[]
2010.??.?? or Prior: 128 Grazer can be seen at 0:35 into this video by Cathy Beck. (published March 24, 2011):
July 2010:[]
2011: 6.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
2011 Season:[]
2011.??.?? or Prior: 128 Grazer can be seen beginning at 0:41 in this video (published August 5, 2011) by Danrocks7.:
July 2011:[]
July 2011:[]
2011.07.??: 128 Grazer photo by Madonna Martin Photography, July 2011.
2012: 7.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook:
2012 Season:[]
2012.??.??: Lani H shared a 2012 photo of 128 Grazer in chat. The photo had been shared with Lani via email from Courtney at Explore. It was taken when Explore was setting up their cam equipment before the cams went live for the 2012 season.
July 2012:[]
In July 2012, Walter & Irene Blaser captured video of 128 Grazer, who can be seen at 20:04, 20:49, 24:06 & 25:02 into this video :
128 Grazer can be seen at 20 04, 20 49. 24 06 & 25 02 into this video by Walter & Irene Blaser from July 2012
2012.07.06: 128 Grazer can be seen at approximately 0:31 into this video by endoplasmic1357:
September 2012:[]
2013: 8.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
September 2013:[]
2014: 9.5 Year Old Adult Female[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2014 Bears of Brooks River book on page 33:
2014 Season:[]
128 Grazer mated with 634 Popeye during the 2014 season.
June 2014:[]
2014.06.27: Ranger Jeanne captured 128 Grazer in these photos: Photo #1 & Photo #2
July 2014:[]
2014.07.12: Ranger Jeanne captured 128 Grazer in these photos: Photo #1 Photo #2 & Photo #3 .
2014.07.16: 128 Grazer catches a fish in mid air while fishing the lip video by JB Grace.:
2014.07.19: At approximately 21:52 AKDT JB Grace captured this video of 128 Grazer.:
410 swats 128 Grazer video by JB Grace, 7/19/2014:
2014.07.23: 128 Grazer rock sitting video by Janie Nook.:
September 2014:[]
2014.09.28: Ranger Jeanne captured 128 Grazer in these photos: Photo #1 Photo #2 & Photo #3 . JoeBear captured this video of 128 Grazer near the lower river platform.:
2015: 10.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book on page 29:
Juergen and Martina created this video in March of 2015 of 856 (Juergen) singing to 128 Grazer:
2015 Season:[]
2015.??.??: A 2015 photo of 128 Grazer (far, right) and her aunt, 409 Beadnose (near, left) fishing the lip of Brooks Falls can be seen in Mike Fitz' October 6, 2016 blog, When Mother Bears Collide .
2015.??.??: Mike Fitz also captured this 2015 footage of 128 Grazer being courted by 747.:
2015.??.??: Explore highlight video (published July 14, 2015) of 128 Grazer stealing a fish from 409 Beadnose.:
2015.??.??: Sometime during the 2015 season,128 is seen running in the riffles searching for fish,video by charleyP280 .
June 2015:[]
2015.06.03: 128 Grazer returned to Brooks Camp. Brooks Camp tweet re: 128 Grazer wandered through today. Ranger Mike commented in the cam comments and included 3 photos of 128 Grazer. Photo #1 , Photo #2 , & Photo #3 :
July 2015:[]
2015.07.01: Ranger Mike's 07/02/2015 comment re: observing 128 Grazer successfully fishing the lip of the falls on 07/01/2015, 128 Grazer was also observed in the riffles on 07/01/2015:
Juergen's July 1, 2015 video of 128 Grazer fishing the lip of the falls on the infrared camera feature of the Brooks Falls live cam.: ♥
2015 07 01 Brooks falls KNPP Alaska 128 Grazer fishing the lip ~ infrared live cam feature activated. Video by Juergen ♥
Juergen created this gif of 128 Grazer fishing the lip with the infrared camera feature engaged.:
(Wiki won't permit gif to be loaded in a gallery, the file may be too large ~ 2020.01.26 LTC)
2015.07.02: Volunteer In Park Anna-Marie AZ captured this photo of 128 Grazer (far, left) with 410 (near, right).:
Please request Anna-Marie AZ's permission prior to using her photograph!
2015.07.05: Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer.:
2015.07.07: Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer.:
2015.07.09: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 128 Grazer. Jen also shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer on the lip of the falls.:
2015.07.10: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 128 Grazer.:
September 2015:[]
2016: 11.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 1st Known Litter, 3 Spring Cubs[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2016 Bears of Brooks River book on page 35:
2016 Season:[]
In early July 2016 128 returned to Brooks River with three spring cubs. She was seen throughout the summer fishing the riffles, cut bank and falls. While fishing the falls, 128 initially avoided fishing the lip, instead opting to “dash and grab” around the area closest to the falls platform. Later in July, 128 began to occasionally fish the lip, but remained wary of other bears in proximity to her cubs.
128 proved to be remarkably protective of her first litter. She was seen chasing off and attacking several other females and dominant males who approached too closely, including 83, 402, 409, and 32. Cam viewers affectionately referred to this 128 Grazer behavior as "bear (insert bear number) got Grazered'. 408 CC, 128's mother, displayed the same hyperprotective behavior when raising 128 Grazer and her two littermates.
2016.??.??: In April of 2017, KNP&P Interpretive Ranger Kristen talked about 128 Grazer in a KNP&P video that shares some 2016 footage of the 128 family group, including 128's interaction with 83 Wayne Brother (note: not 747).:
2016.??.??: Xander-Sage shared these 2016 season snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 & #5 ) of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. Xander-Sage also shared this gif of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs from the 2016 season. Xander-Sage-2 shared this 2016 snapshot collage of 128 and her 3 spring cubs on 4/12/2020.
2016.??.??: Vaguely Crunchy's video from early summer, 2016 and taken by the Riffles platform. Grazer is determinedly digging along the bank while the cubbies spend six minutes playing. Almost all of it is Fifi playing with 903 while dark cub rests by mama. 903 is somewhere between 2 or 3 times the size of Fifi but it doesn't slow her down any. In case you're wondering what Grazer is digging for, you can faintly hear a Ranger talk about it, and it sounds like she was digging looking for small burrowing mammals.
Three Cute Brown Bear Cubs Play and Wrestle for Six Minutes Straight Early 2016 Season by Vaguely Crunchy
2016.??.??: Sometime in 2016, Ranger Scott Chandler captured this video of 128 Grazer protecting her cubs from 775 Lefty. (775 Lefty gets "grazered")
2016.??.??: Park visitor Jack Denger captured photos of 128 Grazer and her spring cubs during the 2016 season and shared them on his Instagram: 128 Grazer with 3 spring cubs , 128 Grazer with 3 spring cubs , 128 Grazer napping with her smallest (female) spring cub (902) , 128 Grazer with her smallest (female) spring cub (902), 128 Grazer nursing her spring cubs , 128 Grazer with 2 of her 3 spring cubs (larger darker male left & 902 right), 128 Grazer nursing her 3 spring cubs , & 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs .
2016.??.??: Cruiser created this video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs from 2016 Explore.org live cam footage:
2016.??.??: Mocha's video of 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs.:
2016.??.??: Another 2016 video by Mocha of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs.
2016.??.??: 128 Grazer's runt (902) showing some talent video by Mocha.:
2016.??.??: KimBear17 shared 2016 snapshots of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs in chat on 4/12/2020, #1, #2 and #3.
2016.??.??: CarolineB shared 2016 paintings of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs on 4/12/2020, #1, #2 and #3.
June 2016:[]
2016.06.18: On the morning of June 18, 2016, 128 Grazer and her 1st known litter of 3 spring cubs were observed walking along the Valley Road. Ranger Tammy Carmack captured a NPS photo that Ranger David Kopshever shared in his 15:39 bearcam comment and in his A Cub's Fist Spring Katmai Terrane blog:
2016.06.20: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs video by JoeBear:
2016.06.21:
Jen shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 & #5 ) of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs.:
Approximately 16:42, 128 Grazer with 3 spring cubs near lower river video by Mickey Williams:
Erum Chad (Erie) captures more of this time period in this video :
2016.06.23: Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer with one of her cubs riding on her back while crossing the lower Brooks River near Naknek Lake. Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs near the corner.:
After June 23, 2016: In late June, sometime after June 23, 2016 Kevin Lee captured video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. 128 grazers 856 in this video between 10:22 - 11:22.
Carol Gray Photography was there at the same time and captured multiple photos. Click the > to see the sequence of 11 photos. 856 looks at least twice if not three times as big as 128.
Park visitor Theresa Bielawski witnessed the 128 Grazer/856 altercation and shared a series of photos in chat on 4/17/2021. Theresa commented "One more group of pics promised on the book club meeting. Here is what "Being Grazered" looks like. It was pretty terrifying because it happened so fast and he just came unsuspectingly down the trail. He is so much larger than her and could have easily probably killed her or seriously injured her, at least. Afterwards she sat at the base of the tree her cubs were in still huffing & jaw-popping. It is pretty amazing to hear. She had a couple of puncture wounds on her face and a gash on her chest - 2 pics of little Peanut trying to make mom feel better a couple hours later when they took a nap right by the treehouse. This was July 2016." Theresa's photos of 128 Grazer and 856, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11. Theresa's photo of 128 Grazer's chest wound and photo of 128 Grazer with spring cub 902. It is uncertain if the wound was a result of the altercation or happened previously.
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
June 2016 - July 2016:[]
2016.06.29 - 2016.07.03: Park visitor 13blove13 captured this video between June 29, 2016 - July 3, 2016. 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs can be seen from 0:35 - 1:00.:
July 2016:[]
Grazer’s aggressive disposition worked well for warding off threats, but presented another issue: too much time was spent worrying about the dangers around her and her cubs, and not enough time was spent catching fish. Her physique showed the lack of balance between the two needs. Even by mid July, 128 looked as thin as a lean spring bear. It is normal for sows with cubs to be skinnier than they are without cubs. Caring for cubs means less time fishing, and the calories gained by fish that are caught are “shared” among the family. Slowly but surely, Grazer adapted her behavior to compensate. Through the month of July, 128 Grazer has demonstrated how balancing those conflicting needs is, like many things in the bear world, a learning process. 128’s three spring cubs are her first litter. Soon after arriving to the Brooks River, she fiercely defended her cubs when 83 “Wayne Brother” approached too close to the family group on his way to the falls. Just a few days later, 128 also charged 402, chasing her away from the river. Both of the bears 128 drove off are much larger than her.
Throughout the middle of July, we watched 128 inch closer and closer to the falls. She became less stressed by the presence of other bears, allowing large males like 480 to approach within a dozen yards or closer. She spent less time looking over her shoulder and more time with her eyes trained on the schools of salmon in front of her. Towards the end of July, 128 even got up onto the lip, sometimes treeing her cubs while she fished. Still, Grazer remained vigilant. As are all bears, Grazer and her cubs were often at great risk by fishing at the falls. Late in July, 128 again needed to defend her cubs aggressively, this time against the largest bear on the river, 747. A few days later, her cubs were swept over the falls (August 6, 2016 video by Brenda D - unavailable as of 2021), sending Grazer into a frenzied panic. In each brush with danger, 128 successfully protected her cubs. So far, Grazer seems to be winning in the “risk vs. reward” game of survival.
As a result of her adapted behavior, “Grazer” has put on more weight. Her cubs have too. If and when we see “Grazer” again in the fall, there is no guarantee she will have all, or any, of her cubs with her. But whether she raises her cubs to be weaned or not, 128 is on her way to being a successful bear. As the season continues, we all hope to watch as she continues to balance the demands of her own survival against those of her cubs.
In July 2016 park visitor, Jenny of Zealandia Designs, captured this video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs treeing themselves. Jenny also wrote a blog: Katmai Bears 2016, The Year of the Cubs where you can ready about her trip and see additional photos::
2016.07.??: Laura Lyn Photography captured multiple July 2016 photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22 and #23. Photo #16 shows just how tiny 128 Grazer's smallest cub was. That cub is now known as 902.
2016.07.01: Ranger Jeanne captured these photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs: Photo #1 & Photo #2 .
2016.07.02: Ranger Jeanne captured these photos of 128 Grazer's spring cubs: Photo #1 & Photo #2 .
128 Grazer attacks 83 Wayne Brother video by Mike Fitz:
Jenny of Zealandia Designs captured this video of the interaction where 128 Grazer "grazered" 83 Wayne Brother. Jenny also wrote a blog: Katmai Bears 2016, The Year of the Cubs where you can ready about her trip and see additional photos:
2016.07.04 or PRIOR: On July 4, 2016 at 11:19 Ranger Mike Fitz commented including photos and information about and photos of 128 Grazer and her 1st known litter of 3 spring cubs: photo #1 & photot #2
128 Grazer with 3 Spring Cubs Ranger Mike Fitz posted July 4, 2016 11:19
"...128 Grazer hasn’t made too many appearances on the bearcams (especially compared to bears like 410 and 747), but she’s frequently hovering on the fringes of the falls and fishing in the riffles. When 128 is near the falls, her cubs often react to the movements of other bears by fleeing to the base of tree and frequently climb up it.
128 also seems to be quite defensive, more so than most other females with cubs at Brooks River. We’ve witnessed her charging and sometimes attacking male bears who approach her too closely, including larger males like 83 and 747. We know that other bears pose a threat to her cubs, so why would a bear take her cubs to Brooks Falls?
This is 128's first known litter. Motherhood is a new experience and challenge for her. It is not uncommon for bears with cubs to alter their behavior to give their cubs a greater chance of survival. 128, like 409 Beadnose, frequently fished on
2 of the 3 Spring Cubs of 128 Grazer Ranger Mike Fitz posted July 4, 2016 at 11:19
the lip of Brooks Falls last year when neither had any cubs. So far this year, we haven’t seen either bear visit the lip. While 128 has made her way to the falls, 409 has completely avoided the area as far as I know. In contrast, 402 fishes at Brooks Falls regardless of her cubs’ age.
If you take your cubs to Brooks Falls, the reward in food can be exceptionally high, but the close proximity of other bears increases risk to cubs. If you avoid the falls in early July, then rich food sources like salmon are harder to find, but your cubs may face less threats from other bears. Each bear actively weighs risk versus reward when searching for food and raising offspring. This is especially conspicuous when we follow the stories of mother bears and the challenges they face."
2016.07.06: Park visitor and cam viewer, PhotobearsBry, captured a video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. On April 14, 2017 at 08:26, Bry commented and shared several photos from the footage he shot. Photo #1 , Photo #2 , Photo #3 , and Photo #4
2016.07.07 : 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs encounter 409 Beadnose and her 2 spring cubs. Note how the bears stand their ground but avoid an actual fight. Video by Mike Fitz (former ranger at KNP&P):
You can also read Mike's "When Mother Bears Collide " October 6, 2016 blog about this interaction.
2016.07.08:
Ranger Jeanne captured this photo of two of 128 Grazer's spring cubs.
Jen shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. Jen also shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer and 1 of 3 spring cubs. Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs.:
Approximately 17:26 128 Grazer and 3 spring cubs video by Mickey Williams:
5;26pm July 8, 2016 128 Grazer and spring cubs at the falls Katmai National Park and Explore video by Mickey Williams
Approximately 18:19 128 Grazer catches fish after fish and her smallest spring cub gets her share of the catch video by Mickey Williams:
128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs video by Rob Rager:
Jen shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer with 2 of her 3 spring cubs.:
2016.07.09: Mike Fitz recorded this video of 128 Grazer nursing her 3 spring cubs on 7/9/2016. Mike described the video: "While nursing her three spring cubs, this mother bear reacts to the approach of another bear. While she tries to determine if it is safe to stay, her cubs keep trying to suckle milk."
2016.07.10: 128 Grazer sends her 3 spring cubs up at tree in response to a male bear in the area. Juergen captures Ranger David Kopshever's periscope in this YouTube video :
July 10, 2016 Grazer 128 and her 3 COY tree climbing via Ranger David Kopshever on periscope video by Juergen
Photographer and Brooks Camp visitor Mark Kostich shared 7/10/2016 photos of 128 and her 3 spring cubs in chat in October, 2020, #1, #2 and #3. Mark Kostich's photos were possibly taken around the same time as Ranger David Kopshever's Perisope chat above.
Mark commented: "I have one more image that I really need identified! And this one may be the hardest of all. This female was photographed July 10th, 2016. She had three spring cubs at the time. In this picture, she ran her cubs up a tree to avoid an approaching male. After this image, she ran the male off and returned to her cubs. The image was taken from the "Falls Deck" facing away from the falls into the nearby pine trees. Any ideas??
Thank you all again so very much for your kindness and friendship!
Please request Mark Kostich's permission prior to using his photos!
Permission to post any photos he posts in chat on the Wiki, must say "copyright © Mark Kostich on the photo."
128 Grazer breaks up 2 of her cubs fighting, 7/10/2016 video by Cheryl B.
2016.07.12: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs fishing the lip of Brooks Falls on the evening of July 12, 2016 video by Erum Chad (Erie):
2016.07.13: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs video by Erum Chad (Erie):
2016.07.16: 128 Grazer catches 2 fish at once with her dash and grab fishing technique in the video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
128 Grazer goes after ?409 Beadnose and steals her fish, 7/16/2016 video by Cheryl B.
2016 07 16 01 30 28 Brooks Falls, Alaska Grazer 128 goes after Beadnose 409 and steals her fish, video by Cheryl B
Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs on July 16, 2016 at 21:23 (p 08/27/16 13:02 ).: Truman Everts shared photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs on 3/26/2020, photo #1, #2 and #3. Truman stated re: photo #3, "It's actually a pretty decent shot of the 128 family group... :) ...which surely went in the 'bad' pile because of the visitor's hand on the left. As a rookie, I got tons of visitor hands, heads, cameras, etc. in my first platform pics." We love this photo Truman! Truman Everts shared this 7/16/2016 photo of 2 of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs on 4/23/2020.
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2016.07.16 - 2016.07.21: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer (p 08/27/16 11:15). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs (p 09/09/16 17:07). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 08/28/16 17:52). Truman Everts also captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 08/27/16 12:57). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 08/29/16 18:13). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 2 of 128 Grazer's spring cubs (p 08/29/116 16:58). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 1 of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 09/03/16 08:51). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's largest spring cub (p 08/28/16 15:46). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's smallest spring cub (p 08/28/16 16:18). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs (p 09/08/16 16:00). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs. Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer with her 3 spring cubs (p 09/07/16 19:30). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer fishing the lip (p 09/03/16 09:41). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 09/07/16 07:30). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 09/08/16 18:09). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs (p 09/09/16 07:36). Truman Everts shared this 7/18/2016 photo of 128 Grazer on the lip on 3/26/2020. Truman Everts shared this 7/18/2016 photo of 128 Grazer on the lip on 4/2/2020. Truman Everts photos from his 7/16-7/21/2016 trip were shared on chat by Birgitt (with permission ) on 4/12/2020. Photos #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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2016.07.19: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs; the largest (903) is chewing on the smallest's (902) ear (p 09/02/16 07:01).:
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2016.07.25: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs video by Erum Chad (Erie):
2016.07.26: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs on the morning of July 26, 2016 video by Erum Chad (Erie):
2016.07.27: 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs can be seen from approximately 10:45 into this video by Erum Chad. 128 grazers 801 at approximately 31:00 into the video.
2016.07.29
Early morning: The 128 family settles in for a brief rest. The small one decides to join the pile. Mom then creates a wet spot that the small one decides that it's not to her/his liking and moves back. Mom then gets up to get fish. When the fish is brought back, the small claims it for herself/himself -- make sure you have the sound up. Video by Jusywho:
This July 29, 2016 video by Stmango captures 128 Grazer's interaction with an injured bear (possibly 451):
Amalia Garduno also captured this same interaction between 128 Grazer and an injured bear believed to be 451, video on 7/29/2016.
2016.07.30: 128 Grazer "grazers" 747 video by Melissa Freels:
Video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
Video by Cheryl B:
128 Grazer's cubs nip at teach other, 7/30/2016 video by LuvBears.
128 Grazer thinks 775 Lefty is too close, 7/30/2016 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.07.31: 128 Grazer, her cubs and a skirmish with 747, 7/31/2016 video by Arlene Beech.
Grazer and her cubbies, and skirmish with 747. Brooks Falls cam. 31 July 2016, video by Arlene Beech
August 2016:[]
2016.08.02: 128 Grazer backs up 747 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.08.04: 128 Grazer's darkest cub slips off the falls while 128 is fishing and she does not notice. The cub safely makes his way to shore, 8/4/2016 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.08.05: 128 Grazer's spring cubs have an argument video by Elizabeth Arizona:
2016.08.06:
128 Grazer's smallest spring cub swept down river video by Melissa Freels:
128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs go over the falls video by Jusywho. As Grazer #128 made her way to the lip from the far bank, her cubs followed her. In the closeup shot, you can see Small having a hard time managing the upstream current. All of a sudden, you see Medium go over and then followed by Large. Grazer runs down via the Fish Ladder to check on the two. As she does that, Small goes in the drink, too, to all of sudden pop up by the log. Small jumps back in to join the rest of the family.
Joe Bear created a very comical version of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs "playing water slide" over the falls, 8/6/2016 video. Turn you volume up.
Park visitor Scott Pluta captured video of 128's 3 spring cubs washing over the falls, 8/6/2016.
Stmango's slow motion video of 128 Grazer's spring cubs washing over the falls:
Brenda D also captured video of 128 Grazer's 3 spring cubs going over the falls on 8/6/2016. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
A 2nd 8/6/2016 video by Brenda D gives a low cam view of the cubs sliding off the falls. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
128 Grazer grazered 755 Scare D. Bear video by Melissa Freels:
128 Grazer decides that 480 Otis looked at her funny video by stmango.:
2016.08.07: 747 does not want 128 Grazer fishing the lip, 8/7/2016 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.08.09: 32 Chunk gets too close to 128 Grazer's cubs video by Melissa Freels.:
128 Grazer bulldozers 32 Chunk, 8/9/2016 video by 12gizmo16.
2016.08.20: 2016 Bear Profile: 128 Grazer KNP&P Terane Blog by Ranger David Kopshever.
September 2016:[]
2016.09.??: Brooks Camp visitor Brian Lashchuk captured this wonderful video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs in September of 2016. Brian usually visits Brooks Camp in September so it is assumed that the video is from that month. The smallest blonde cub is now 902, the larger blonde cub is now 903, the darkest cub did not receive a number from the Rangers and is not believed to have been seen by them. Some chatters believe he may have been observed in years after emancipation.
2016.09.16: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a photo of 128 Grazer and 1 of her 3 spring cubs. "Grazer and one of her 2016 cubs. Photo was taken by me on 9/17/16." Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a photo of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. "Grazer and gang were napping just feet off of the falls trail on 9/17/16. That's Grazer's ear about 1/3 of the way down on the right side. The 3rd cub was using her as a pillow. Photo was taken by me (from at least 50 yds away)."
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.jpg "128 Grazer and 1 of her 3 spring cubs September 16, 2016 photo by Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor).jpg (898 KB)")
.jpg "128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs nap on the falls trail September 16, 2021 photo by Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor).jpg (689 KB)")
October 2016:[]
128 Grazer's aggressively protective approach to cubrearing appears to have paid off — 128 was last seen in fall with all three of her spring cubs, looking healthy and well fed.
2017: 12.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 3 Yearlings[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 39:
2017 Season:[]
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer's 3 yearlings (903 left & 902 right) in 2017 from KNP&P's April 18, 2018 06:56 tweet:
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer with her yearlings gif images (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 & #6 ) shared by Xander-Sage . Xander-Sage-2 shared snapshots, snapshot collages and a GIF image of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 4/12/2020. #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.
2017.??.??: Ed Mackerrow (aka Inlightofnature) wrote this blog (including many great photos) about 128 Grazer and her 3 yearling cubs (902 and 903 are two of the three). A Nap in the Cool Dirt
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer can be seen from the 05:24 - 05:49 mark into this 2017 video by Karen Hanson.:
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings can be seen beginning at 11:41 into this video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd).:
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer's 3 yearlings gif created by Xander-Sage .:
2017.??.??: KimBear17 shared 2017 snapshots of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings in chat on 4/12/2020, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
CarolineB shared 2017 snapshots of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 4/12/2020, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
2017.??.??: 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings during the 2017 season photographs (#1, #2, #3 & #4) by Cheekyjoy (p 08/28/2023 14:32).:
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June 2017:[]
2017.06.??: 128 Grazer and two of her 3 yearling cubs looking for salmon heads on the beach of Naknek Lake in early June 2017 video by KatmaiBears:
128 and yearling cubs looking for salmon heads on the naknek lake beach in early June 2017 by KatmaiBears
2017.06.??: 128 Grazer with her yearling (903) in June 2017 from KNP&P's November 3, 2018 11:39 Facebook post :
2017.06.??: Melissa Freels shared this June 2017 photograph from her trip to Brooks Camp of 128 Grazer.:
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2017.06.06: 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings observed on the spit from the lower river wildlife viewing platform NPS photo by Ranger Russ Taylor. 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings at the mouth of the Brooks River and Naknek Lake NPS photo by Ranger Russ Taylor. 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings from the lower river wildlife viewing platform; the male darker yearling gives 128 a kiss NPS photo by Ranger Russ Taylor.:
2017.06.07: 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings KNP&P June 8, 2017 05:00 Facebook post : Photo #1 & Photo #2
2017.06.10: 128 Grazer naps with her 3 yearlings on the spit NPS photo by Ranger Russ Taylor. 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings on the beach at Brooks Camp NPS photo by Ranger Russ Taylor.:
2017.06.21: 128 Grazer has a fight with her aunt, 409 Beadnose in this video by Erum Chad (Erie):
Bear 128 Grazer and 409 Beadnose fight 2017 06 21 23 05 35 954 Brooks falls video by Erum Chad (Erie)
LuvBears shared this June 21, 2017 snapshot of 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings. Jen shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) of 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings.:
2017.06.23: 128 Grazer protects her cubs video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
128 Grazer has a fight with an unknown bear, 6/23/2017 video by Erum Chad.
Bear 128 Grazer had fight with unknown bear 2017 06 23 Brooks falls Katmai Alaska, video by Erum Chad
2017.06.24: Melissa Freels (aka MelissaInOR) captured this photo of 128 Grazer's smallest cub (runt) during her trip to Brooks Camp.:
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2017.06.24-07.08: Truman Everts photos from his 6/24-7/8/2017 trip were shared on chat by Birgitt (with permission ) on 4/12/2020. Photos #1, #2, #3 and #4. Truman Everts shared this 7/2/2017 photo of 128 Grazer and her smallest cub now known as 902 on 4/13/2020. Truman Posted "You 'grazer' to protect the dearest little things on the planet. :) 128 almost nose-to-nose with her tiniest...often called Peanut, until growing up (!) to be Bear 902. :)
This is one of my very favorite moments from my 4 summer excursions to Brooks Camp." Truman Everts shared an additional photo of yearling 902 on 4/13/2020. Truman Everts shared 6/24/2017 photos of 128 and her 3 yearlings on 4/22/2020, #1 and #2. Truman Everts shared this 7/2/2017 photo of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 5/10/2020. "MOTHER'S DAY, 2020 - (10 of 10) Last scheduled ;P "Mother's Day at Brooks" posts...I know that I've posted quite a few shots (but not this one, I think) of this magical session of 128 (aka: "Grazer") nursing her 3 yearlings in 2017. Because I was on a platform rarely used for photography, and Ms. 128 felt safe enough to nurse right there, I got sights, sounds, photos (and 4K video) the likes of which I never ever imagined. I wonder now if she's been back to mothering the last few months, without me even knowing..." Truman Everts shared this 6/24/2017 photo of 128 Grazer on 5/28/2020.
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July 2017:[]
2017.07.??: Theresa Bielawski shared this July 2017 photo of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 2/6/2022.
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2017.07.02: 128 Grazer and yearlings feasting at the riffles and the falls video by Arlene Beech:
2017.07.03 Approx 6:26: 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings and 39 and her 3 yearlings standoff video by Flyer 7474. This standoff between 128 and 153 (Two encounters) lasted for about an hour: This is an edited version of those two encounters between the two family groups:
Ratna Narayan captured this 7/3/2017 video of 128 Grazer and her yearlings at the falls. The cubs rest and play.
In a 2nd 7/3/2017 video, Ratna Narayan captured further play fighting amongst the cubs.
2017.07.05: Truman Everts shared these 7/5/2017 photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 5/10/2020, #1 and #2. Truman Everts shared this 7/5/2017 photo of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 5/4/2020. "At Brooks you may just stumble across a scene like this at 9:30 in the morning...and totally be at a loss for words to describe the awesomeness of getting to see the famous 128s behind the scenes..." Truman Everts shared this 7/5/2017 photo of 128 Grazer and 2 of her 3 yearlings on 6/11/2020.
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2017.07.06 or BEFORE: 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings at Brooks Falls video by Christine Saucier published on 07/06/2017:
2017.07.06: Park visitor Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared two 7/6/2017 photos of 128 Grazer and her yearling 902 on 4/27/2023, #1 and #2.
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128 Grazer sends her cubs up a tree video by Arlene Beech:
2017.07.07: 128 Grazer and yearlings video by Arlene Beech:
Brook Camp visitor Olatz A.M. captured a 7/7/2017 video "An evening with 128 Grazer and her yearlings at Brooks Falls."
2017.07.08: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 7/8/2017 photo of 128 Grazer and her yearling 902 on 4/27/2023.
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2017.07.11 or prior: Park visitor John Hung posted 10 videos from his visit to Brooks Camp in 2017. The dates the videos are posted are from 7/11-8/10/1017 so the following video of 128 Grazer's 3 yearlings is from 7/11/2019 or prior. The cubs are seen from 01:26-02:01 playing on the lower river. The smallest blonde cub is believed to be 902. The larger blonde cub is believed to be 903. The 3rd dark cub was not identified by the Bear Monitor and thus was not assigned an ID number.
Shel posted 7/11/2017 photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings on 4/12/2020, #1, #2 and #3.
_903_(left)_128_Grazer_(right)_July_11,_2017_snapshot_by_Shel_.01.jpg "902 (near) 903 (left) 128 Grazer (right) July 11, 2017 snapshot by Shel .01.jpg (825 KB)")
Shel posted this 7/11/2017 Explore Recorder video on 4/12/2020. "128 Grazer and her three yearlings are seen from about 48:57 to 58:28 on the below video. The lighter colored cubs are now numbered 902 (smallest) and 903. The darker cub had not received a number as of the end of the 2018 monitoring season. As far as I know, 2019 monitoring season information has not yet been released to the general public. Explore Recorder video -- 7/11/2017."
2017.07.16: 128 Grazer "grazered" 151 Walker and 273 video by Erum Chad (Erie):
2017.07.18: 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings can be seen beginning at approximately 09:00 into this video by Explore Recorder.:
Tiny Julz captured this snapshot . Suzzi captured this snapshot . Shel also shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) (p 03/01/2020 07:41 )
2017.07.19: 128 Grazer and the wolf video by Victoria White:
128 Grazer and the wolf video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.07.21-07.22: Could this be 128 Grazer's male darker yearling in this photograph by ElaineInDE ? On 4/12/2020 ElaineDE granted permission to post the photo of 128's possible darker male yearling. ElaineDE shared this 7/21/2017 photo of 128 Grazer on 4/11/2020. Shel provided further documentation on 4/12/2020 that this yearling seen on 7/21/2017 was probably 128's darker yearling. Shel provided a 7/22/2017 snapshot of 128's darker yearling for comparison to ElaineDE's 7/21/2017 photo. Shel commented "I definitely think Elaine's 7/21/17 photo Is 128's dark cub. Even the fur patterns on the head (such as the triangular-like point in front of the right ear [edit: seen in the 7/22/17 photo I posted]) are very similar."
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7/22/2017 snapshot of 128's dark yearling by Shel.
7/22/2017 Explore Recorder video of 128 Grazer and her 3 spring cubs. The darker yearling can be seen at 21:40. Shel noted that "I think the correct date for this video using AKDT would be 7/22/17 (rather than the listed 7/23/17, which I think reflects PDT/Explore headquarter's time zone)."
2017.07.22: Park visitor and cam viewer, Scammin, captured these photos of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings observing 480 Otis during his trip to Brooks Camp: photo #1 & photo #2.Scammin shared a 3rd photo of 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings watching 480 Otis on 4/12/2020.
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128 Grazer's cub bluff charges 480 Otis video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
Flyer 7474 captured video of 128 Grazer having a tiff with 151 Walker in the riffles on 7/22/2017. This would count as a "Grazering." Turn your volume up!
2017.07.22-07.24: Scammin shared a 7/22-7/24/2017 photo of yearling 902 (with a tick) and her dark male sibling on 4/12/2020.
_and_darker_male_sibling_(far)_July_22,_2019-July_24,_2019_photo_by_Scammin.jpg "128's yearling 902 (near) and darker male sibling (far) July 22, 2019-July 24, 2019 photo by Scammin.jpg (1.53 MB)")
2017.07.23: Scammin shared 7/23/2017 photos of 128 Grazer and her yearlings on 4/12/2020, #1 and #2.
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2017.07.24: At approximately 06:03 AKDT Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA) captured this video of 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings and an unknown bear.:
2017.07.26: At approximately 17:57 AKDT Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA) captured this video of 128 Grazer in protection mode at Brooks Falls.:
2017.07.28: 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings enjoying the lagoon video by Martina.:
2017.07.29: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 & #3 ) 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings.:
2017.07.30 Approx 18:05: One of 128 Grazer's yearlings gets a surprise when a jumping salmon lands on their back video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
2017.07.31: At approximately 20:15 AKDT Rockatte captured this video of 128 Grazer as Medusa.:
August 2017:[]
2017.08.01 Approx 18:01: 503 Cubadult gets "GRAZERED" in this video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.08.03: 128 Grazer and her yearlings are seen fishing at the falls in this 8/3/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context. Birgitt noted that "At the 5 minute mark in this, Grazer's dark cub takes off down the island and comes back with none other than 901! Who chases him until she encounters Grazer. When Grazer moves off, we get a good look at 901." 284 and her other yearling can be seen on the right side of the screen briefly.
2017.08.04: At approximately 10:50 AKDT Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA) captured this video of 39 and her 3 yearlings with 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings. The history between 128 and 153 this year continues as 128 runs off one of 153's Yearlings and an encounter follows.:
This video by Brenda D begins with a view of the 153 family group. 128 Grazer and her yearlings enter the scene and 128 has a discussion with 755 Scare D. Bear. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
In this video by Brenda D 128 Grazer and 153 collide. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.08.29:
128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings and 747 video by Birgitt:
128 Grazer "grazered" 747 (again) video by Melissa Freels:
747 does not want 128 Grazer fishing the lip, 8/29/2017 video by flyer7474. 128's 3 yearlings run when 747 approaches.
08:18 & 09:03 am: 747 and 128 Grazer with her 3 yearlings. 128 bluff charges 747. 128 later charges 747. 747 chases 128. Video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
2017.08.30:
128 Grazer "grazered" her own yearling video by Melissa Freels:
128 Grazer scolds her cub, 8/30/2017 video by LuvBears.
128 Grazer and 719 have words video by Melissa Freels:
2017.08.31: Flyer 7474 captured this 8/31/2017 video where 128 Grazer's dark yearling "takes apart the fallen tree."
September 2017:[]
2017.09.01:
Afternoon: 128 Grazer and yearlings spend the afternoon at the falls video by Flyer 7474:
15:08: 128 Grazer and yearlings and the boar 128 "Grazered" video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
128 Grazer's cubs and the tree video "Tree gets mini-Grazered" by Melissa Freels:
2017.09.02:
719 gets Grazered video by Melissa Freels:
Grazer Takes on 719 and Mini 503 (402's 2.5 year-old emancipated subadult), September 2, 2017 video by Melissa Freels
Explore published video on 9/7/2017 of 128 Grazering 719. The interaction actually took place on 9/2/2017.
Approx 20:00: 128 Grazer's smallest yearling on the lip of the falls video by Flyer 7474:
2017.09.?? (maybe around 2017.09.06): 128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings video by Little Adventures:
2017.09.05: 128 Grazer scares 806 who later fell over the falls, 9/5/2017 video by Erum Chad.
Bear 128 Grazer scared the little lip fisher subadult bear who later fell over falls, video by Erum Chad
2017.09.10: 128 Grazer and 2 of her 3 yearlings (902 is one of them, the smaller of the two, the one 128 is playing with first) play in the lower river video by Birgitt:
2017.09.14: 128 Grazer and 3 yearlings in lower river area. 128's smallest yearling scratches. Video by LuvBears:
2017.09.19 Early Morning: 128 Grazer's smallest yearling snapshot by Darlene Martin :
2017.09.21 or Prior: Explore Highlight video of a bear running from 128 Grazer.:
October 2017:[]
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Fall 2017:[]
128 Grazer and her 3 yearlings cubs (902 & 903 are believed to be two of the three cubs) near Valley Road NPS housing video by KatmaiBears:
128 Grazer's aggressively protective approach has continued to pay off — 128 kept all three cubs healthy through the end of the 2017 season.
2018: 13.5 Year-Old Adult Female Initially Observed with 3 Offspring, Emancipated Larger Darker Male Offspring First, Shortly After Emancipated Larger Blonder Male Offspring (903) & Smaller Blonder Female Offspring (902 "Fifi" / "Bonsai"), 128 Returning to Single Adult Female[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2018 Bears of Brooks River book on page 41:
2018 Season:[]
2018.06.21 - 2018.09.18: JG shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 . #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 , #16 , #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , #21 & #22 ) of 128 Grazer taken during the 2018 season between June 21, 2018 and September 18, 2018.
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this video of 128 Grazer observations from the 2018 season.:
Cam viewer GreenRiver shared a 2018 snapshot of 128 Grazer (near) and 775 Lefty (far) on the lip.
_and_775_Lefty_(far)_2018_snapshot_by_GreenRiver.jpg "128 Grazer (near) and 775 Lefty (far) 2018 snapshot by GreenRiver.jpg (391 KB)")
Cruiser shared this snapshot collage of 128 Grazer from June through August 2018.
May 2018:[]
2018.05.20 & RECENT DAYS PRIOR TO 2018.05.20: 128 Grazer returned to Brooks Camp in May 2018 with all three 2.5 year-old offspring from her 2016 litter. The entire family group was observed in the recent days prior to May 20, 2018. On Sunday, May 20, 2018 , 128 Grazer was observed with only two of her 2.5 year-old cubs. 128 Grazer and the two remaining 2.5 year-old cubs were photographed by R. Taylor. On May 21, 2018 KNP&P shared the news via the 06:31 Facebook post :
"Bear update: bear 128, nicknamed Grazer, has been identified for the first time this season!
In recent days she was seen with all three of her well-known cubs. However, this weekend she was spotted in Brooks Camp with only two. It is possible that one cub has been emancipated and joined the ranks of the subadult bears in the area.
Photo courtesy of R. Taylor
[Image description: Brown bear sow with two cubs resting]"
On May 21, 2018 KNP&P replied to some comments on their 06:31 Facebook post:
When a Facebook user asked if there would be an emancipation of only part of a litter, KNP&P replied :
"In some cases, yes, cubs may not all be emancipated by their mother at the same time"
When a Facebook user asked what date R. Taylor took the photograph of 128 Grazer and her two remaining 2.5 year-old cubs, KNP&P replied :
"This photo was taken yesterday (Sunday 5/20) of her with the two cubs"
One resource that documents research regarding emancipation of multiple cub litters taking place over a period of days / weeks can be found here . Research data can be seen in Table 1 .
2018.05.23: 128 Grazer and her two remaining 2.5 year-old cubs were observed and photographed. Photo courtesy of Ranger Russ via his May 31, 2018 09:11 comment:
2018.05.24 - 2018.05.30: 128 Grazer with her two 2.5 year-old cubs and 409 Beadnose with her two 2.5 year-old cubs were observed on Spit Road the week of May 24, 2018 - May 30, 2018 NPS photo courtesy of R. Taylor via KNP&P's June 1, 2018 06:01 Facebook post :
2018.05.29 06:19: KNP&P tweet with gif photos of 128 Grazer this past week vs September 2017:
"During winter hibernation, brown bears can lose up to 1/3 of their body weight. In most cases, bears of the spring look drastically different from when we last saw them in the fall. This weight loss is evident with 128 Grazer, seen here in both September and this past week."
June 2018:[]
2018.06.13 05:31: KNP&P tweet ~ Do 128 Grazer's ears help you ID her?: photo only link
"The shape, color, and unique features of a bear’s ears can vary. This makes them one of the easiest tools for identifying individual bears."
2018.06.21: Tzz Oha's evening video of 128 Grazer.:
At approximately 19:55 AKDT Cheryl B captured this video of single adult female 128 Grazer at Brooks Falls sans all 3 of her 2.5 year-old now emancipated offspring.:
Markindify's (aka Martina) 6/21/2018 video of a single 128 Grazer on the low cam.
2018.06.28: 128 Grazer tries out the jacuzzi video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
July 2018:[]
2018.07.??: Park visitor, Mike Weagley, captured this July 2018 video of 603. 128 Grazer, 409 Beadnose (with fish), and 775 Lefty on the lip near to far at the beginning of this video. 409 takes her fish closer to the fish ladder to consume her fish. The video then switches to 603 (believed by some to possibly be 68 in the early season) and 856 (left to right) at the 0:36 mark The video then goes back to the bears on the lip and then back again to 603 and 856. The sweeping briefly to 755 Scare D Bear on the North side of the river.:
Mike Weagley, also captured this July 2018 video of 603 (believed by some to possibly be early season 68) seen begging from 409 Beadnose while 128 Grazer and 775 Lefty fish the lip. When 603 turns away 856 is seen to the right.:
2018.07.01: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 128 Grazer.:
128 Grazer fishing in the far pool part 1, 7/1/2018 video by Juergen.
Juergen's 7/1/2018 video of 128 Grazer, fishing in the far pool, part 2.
2018.07.03 or PRIOR: KNP&P's July 3, 2018 16:16 Facebook post with photo of 128 Grazer treed in response to 747's courting:
"Can you spot the bear in the tree?
Bear 128, nicknamed Grazer, was recently chased up a tree by bear 747 who was trying to court her. Though common with cubs and black bears, it is somewhat rare to see adult brown bears climb trees.
Photo courtesy of M. Meyer"
(Note: 171 , 273 , and 435 Holly have also been observed treed)
2018.07.04: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 128 Grazer.:
2018.07.06: 128 Grazer pushes 409 Beadnose a little to far in an attempt to fish in her spot. 409 Beadnose goes over the falls into 480 Otis who was fishing the jacuzzi when 409 dropped in. 409 Beadnose immediately returns to the lip to give 128 Grazer a scolding and to reclaim her spot on the lip. Video by Nancy B:
Ratna's slow-motion video of 128 Grazer and 409 Beadnose.:
2018.07.08: 128 Grazer's recently emancipated 2.5 year-old cubs were all observed playing together according to Ranger Russ during the July 9, 2018 10:00 live chat from the Riffles wildlife viewing platform. He hopes that Ranger Anela will be getting a photo out to cam viewers in the near future.
2018.07.10: At approximately 23:00 AKDT Lani H captured this video of 128 Grazer and 89 Backpack.:
2018.07.17: 128 Grazer allows a hungry 451 to steal the remains of her salmon, 7/17/2018 video by Birgitt.
2018.07.27: 151 Walker gets chased off the lip by 128 Grazer right into 854 Divot video by Lani H.:
2018.07.29: 128 Grazer send 151 Walker over the lip of Brooks Falls video by mckate. Poor Walker. Still getting Grazerized and, to compound matters, he almost lands on 854 Divot who is not exactly his biggest fan. :
August 2018:[]
2018.08.01: 128 Grazer video by Birgitt. 128 Grazer hears something and races off.
747 charges 128 Grazer video by Lani H.:
2018.08.02: 717 ("Silver bear") is enjoying 854 Divot's leftover salmon when 128 Grazer wanders by and scares her off. But 128 Grazer doesn't really want the fish and heads to the falls...to close for Divot's taste. At which point another young bear slides in and claims the fish in this video by Birgitt:
2018.08.04: 128 grazers 503 Cubadult when he comes to join 812 on the lip video by Birgitt.
"Bear 128 Grazer is eating a fish when 503 comes to join his younger brother 812 on the lip. Finished with her fish, 128 decides that 503 is too close for comfort and grazers him. And then makes a very smooth catch.":
Mckate's video of 128 Grazer fishing the lip. 503 gets the boot, but his little bro 812 gets to stay.:
2018.08.06: 128 Grazer and 409 Beadnose competing for the lip, 8/6/2018 video by Birgitt. 409 is on the left, 128 is on the right in the beginning of the video.
2018.08.09: 128 Grazer and 801 have words. 128 has the upper hand, 8/9/2018 video by Juergen.
2018.08.14: 480 Otis chases 128 Grazer off the lip video by Lani H.:
2018.08.30: 503 Cubadult gets a 128 surprise video by mckate.:
September 2018:[]
2018.09.01: Kcanada shared this snapshot of 128 Grazer.:
Lani H captured video of 128 Grazer fishing the lip on 9/1/2018.
Birgitt also captured 9/1/2018 video of 128 Grazer on the lip.
2018.09.18: Lani's early morning video of 128 Grazer at the falls.:
Lani H captured 9/18/2018 video of 128 Grazer walking by the platform.
Birgitt's last video of 128 Grazer from the 2018 season:
"...this is the last sighting I have of Grazer in 2018. What do you think? Is she large enough for coy in 2019?"
On March 5, 2019, Fat Tuesday, Mike Fitz and Birgitt discussed 128 Grazer's weight gain in the 2018 season as seen in the above video :
Mike Fitz: "She was giant, certainly one of the fattest females I've ever seen."
Birgitt: "A big change from the first time I saw her, lean and desperate for fish to sustain her cubs."
Mike Fitz: "That's what a summer without the energetic costs of raising cubs can do for a bear. The difference in body fat is very noticeable."
2019: 14.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
2019 season: []
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2019 season video of 128 Grazer.
April 2019:[]
2019.04.27: Kam created this artwork of 409 Beadnose, 128 Grazer and 775 Lefty (near to far) inspried by a photo taken in 2018 or prior.
June 2019:[]
2019.06.19: On June 20, 2019 at 08:55 AKDT, Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi commented and shared photos (#1 634 Popeye , #2,128 Grazer on the lip , #3 a subadult , #4 856 ) of the bears observed at Brooks Falls on the evening of June 19, 2019.:
"The salmon have arrived and the bears have followed. Last night Mike Fitz, John Koster and I were at The Falls. Here are pictures of 634 Popeye, Grazer (sorry, no cubs), a sub and 856. When 856 strutted in, Grazer had already left having eaten 7 salmon. But Popeye took one look at 856 and ran up the far bank. 856 not satisfied with that, followed him up the bank. Dominance seems to be his priority. Once satisfied that Popeye was really gone, he returned to take his place in the jacuzzi. The season has begun. "
Permission to use her NPS photos posted on the bearcam comments
On June 20, 2019 at 15:57 AKDT, Brooks Lodge's Facebook post with Kara Stenberg's evening of June 19, 2019 photos (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) of 128 Grazer successfully fishing the lip of Brooks Falls.:
On June 19, 2019 at 21:30 AKDT: Sow 128 Grazer didn't take kindly to a subadult (likely one of her own cubs she emancipated last year) being nearby so she chased it up into a tree. The video shows her standing by as the sub-adult climbs out of the tree; video by Kara Stenberg:
2019.06.20: On June 20, 2019 at approximately 20:03 AKDT , Mike Fitz, Resident Naturalist with Explore.org does a periscope from Brooks Falls with 128 Grazer fishing the lip.:
Need link to video footage
2019.06.21 16:05 AKDT: 128 Grazer is the first bear observed streaming on the live cams (on a regular cam feed not the live chat test feed) during the 2019 season. 128 Grazer was observed when the live cam switch was turned on for the 2019 season. The Brooks Falls High View, Brooks Falls Low View, and the Dumpling Mountain cams went live at approximately 16:05 AKDT on June 21, 2019 . 128 Grazer could be seen on the Brooks Falls High View cam.
Ratna Narayan shared the 1st live cam video of the 2019 season on June 21, 2019 at 16:19 AKDT, 128 Grazer :
Cruiser shared this video of the moment the Brooks Falls High View cam went live to a view of 128 Grazer::
Arlene Beech captured video of 128 Grazer from the low cam on 6/21/2019.
Scooch created this gif of 128 Grazer in the riffles on June 21, 2019.:
128 Grazer being courted by 51 Diver Junior on June 21, 2019 video by mckate.:
Lani H's 6/21/2019 video of 128 Grazer's arrival. 128 was the first bear seen on the cams in 2019.
Mckate captured 6/21/2019 video of a nervous 151 Walker being courted by 128 Grazer.
2019.06.22: The first bear of the 2019 season getting grazered by 128 Grazer video by Ratna:
Cruiser's video of 128 Grazer's June 22, 2019 altercation on the lip of Brooks Falls.:
128 Grazer loses her catch to the bear watching from the side, video by Ratna (June 22, 2019 not June 23, 2019). The bear that 128 lost her catch to was 820.
Grazer catches a fish on the lip and loses it to bear watching from side 6 22 2019 not 6 23 19 by Ratna-0
820 steals 128 Grazer's fish again video by mckate:
2019.06.23: 128 Grazer catches 2 fish at once in the riffles and takes them ashore to eat, 6/23/2019 video by Cruiser.
2019.06.24: 128 Grazer attacks 717 for no apparent reason in this 6/24/2019 video by Arlene Beech. When 717 starts to walk away, 128 goes after 717 again for good measure.
2019.06.25: 128 Grazer being chased by an unidentified medium brown adult male (could this be the real 603?) video by Lani H.:
2019.06.27: 128 Grazer is in the mix of this interaction between 856 and an unidentified adult male (could this be the real 603?). Is 856 courting 128 Grazer and protecting his mating rights to her from the unidentified adult male? Video by Erum Chad.:
856 courting 128 Grazer above the falls video by Birgitt.:
2019.06.28: 806 "Little Lip Fisher" and 128 Grazer rotate on the lip with 503 Cubadult in the jacuzzi video by Birgitt.:
Lani H captured video of 128 Grazer and 806 fishing the lip together on 6/28/2019.
128 Grazer shares the lip with 806 in this 6/28/2019 video by mckate.
Scooch shared this 6/28/2019 gif of 128 Grazer "Grazering a Trout" on 6/20/2019. "Gah, I hate trout!!"
2019.06.30: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer at 15:56 (p 12/09/19 03:11 ). Truman Everts shared this 6/30/2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 5/5/2020.
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128 Grazer tells a subadult they are getting too close, 6/30/2019 video by Lani H.
Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi Boak shared this 6/30/2019 NPS photo of 128 Grazer on 4/12/2020.
Permission to use her NPS photos posted on the bearcam comments
July 2019: []
2019.07.04: Truman Everts shared this 7/4/2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 4/6/2020.
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2019.07.07: NWBearLove92 shared photos of 128 Grazer on 4/12/2020, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. NWBearLove shared this 7/7/2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 6/15/2020.
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Olatz Azcona Munárriz (aka Olatz) shared three 7/7/2019 photos of 128 Grazer, #1, #2 and #3. Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 7/7/2019 photo of 128 Grazer (far) with 803 (near). Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
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2019.07.09-07.12: Lori Hocking (aka Lovethebears) shared this July 9, 2019-July 12, 2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 6/17/2020. Lori Hocking (akaLovethebears1) shared six additional photos of 128 Grazer, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. Please request Lori's (aka Lovethebears) permission prior to using her photographs!
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2019.07.10: 128 Grazer unmoved by 854 Divot's pleas video by mckate.:
2019.07.19: 747 follows 128 Grazer across the lip in this 7/19/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.07.26: 821 (near) and 812 (far) are fishing the lip on 7/26/2019 when 128 Grazer arrives and successfully makes him move, video by mckate.
2019.07.28: A cam viewer (unknown at this time) created this gif of 128 Grazer swatting 747 (p 01/21/2020 18:33 by KCanada ).:
128 Grazer give 747 a smack down video by Lani H.:
128 Grazer smacks 747, "well deserved", 7/28/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.31: 128 Grazer July 31, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
August 2019: []
2019.08.01: Mckate captured video of 11 bears on 8/1/2019. 128 Grazer is seen on the lip in the center with 503 (near) and 775 Lefty (far).
2019.08.03: Kacko and Goof_n captured this August 3, 2019 photograph of 812 (near) with 128 Grazer (center) and 775 Lefty (far) (p 02/26/2020 08:03 ). Goof_n shared 8/3/2019 photos of 128 Grazer on 4/12/2020. Photo #1 128 Grazer (near) and 812 (far), #2 128 Grazer and #3 128 Grazer (near) and 812 (far). Goof_n shared this 8/3/2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 4/12/2020. Goof_n shared this 8/3/2019 photo of 128 Grazer (near) 812 (far) and 806 (sitting) on 4/12/2020.
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Mckate captured 8/3/2019 video of 128 Grazer (near) and 812 (far) fishing on the lip. 806 arrives and meets resistance from 812 until 128 Grazer intervenes. At 1:40, 806 can be seen sitting behind 128 and 812, similar to Goof_n's 6th photo above.
2019.08.04: Goof_n shared this 8/4/2019 photo of 128 Grazer and 775 Lefty on 3/29/2020.
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2019.08.05: 747 has words with 128 Grazer, 8/5/2019 video by Lani H.
DanteV2000 shared this 8/5/2019 photo of 128 Grazer on 6/19/2020.
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2019.08.06: 128 Grazer on the lip, 8/6/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.08.10: 128 Grazer and 775 Lefty make a catch at the same time, 8/10/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.08.20: Lani H captured 8/20/2019 video of 128 Grazer along the far bank.
Birgitt also captured 8/20/2019 video of 128 Grazer "looking huge in August."
Scooch captured this 8/20/2019 GIF of 128 Grazer.
September 2019:[]
2019.09.05: 128 Grazer made a late season, late night visit to the Falls, she got chased off the lip by 747 and then entered the far pool where she got bluff charged by 856, 68 then responded to that by bluff charging 856 video by Lani H.:
128 Grazer gets chased off the lip by 747 and hop charged by 856 in the far pool 9 5 2019 by Lani H-0
128 Grazer gets a frosty reception from 747 and 856 video by mckate.:
Lani H also captured 9/5/2019 video of 128 Grazer by the platform.
Cruiser captured this 9/5/2019 video upon her return to Brooks Falls.
Xander-Sage created this snapshot collage of 128 Grazer and 747 (p 01/21/2020 17:28 ).:
2019.09.06: Scooch created this meme of 128 Grazer (p 12/20/2019 01:35 ).:
2019.09.15: 128 Grazer was last observed on 9/15/2019 in a video by Lani H. Will she return in 2020 with her 2nd set of cubs?
2020: 15.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 2 Spring Cubs, 2nd known Litter[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 36.
June 2020:[]
A question that was discussed before the 2020 season began was "If 128 Grazer returns with spring cubs will she be as defensive as she was with her first litter in 2016?" It did not take long to find out the answer. 151 Walker was the first boar "Grazered" on 6/28/2020.
2020.06.18: 128 Grazer returned to Brooks Camp on June 18, 2020 with her 2nd litter, 2 spring cubs. Her arrival is exactly 4 years to the day that she arrived at Brooks Camp with her 1st litter of 3 spring cubs. Ranger Naomi announced 128 Grazer and her cubs arrival in chat on 6/18/2020 and shared photos, #1 and #2.
"BREAKING NEWS! 128 Grazer has returned with two spring cubs. Photos by Ranger Tammy."
2020.06.22: 128 Grazer was the first bear that could be identified when the cams went live on 6/22/2020. Cam viewers were ecstatic. 128 Grazer could be seen on the island eating grass while her cubs were in the "Nanny Tree."
Cruiser's 6/22/2020 video.
Cruiser shared a gif of 128 Grazer and her 2 cubs leaving the Nanny Tree area.
Erum Chad's 6/22/2020 video of 128 Grazer retrieving her 2 spring cubs from the tree.
Ratna Narayan's 6/22/2020 video.
Cruiser created this gif of 128 Grazer with her 2 spring cubs taken from the Brooks Falls High View cam at approximately 16:09 AKDT (p 06/22/2020 16:11 ).:
Cruiser created this video of 128 Grazer with her 2 Spring Cubs:
Cruiser created this gif of 128 Grazer's spring cub moving an object on the spit (p 06/22/2020 17:48 ).:
Nee BP created this gif of 128 Grazer's 2 spring cubs on the spit (p 06/22/2020 18:15 ).:
Cruiser captured this video of 128 Grazer with her 2 spring cubs strolling down Spit Road:
Lani H 6/22/2020 video.
6/22/2020 video by Lani H of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs on the spit.
128 Grazer's season debut, 6/22/2020 video by mckate.
6/22/2020 video by mckate.
128 Grazer and cubs on the spit road, 6/22/2020 video by mckate.
6/22/2020 video by Arlene Beech.
2020.06.23: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared a 6/23/2020 NPS photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs in chat on 1/17/2021. NSBoak commented: "It's the day to get Grazered! Happy Grazer Day! Here is a photo when Grazer had recently arrived at Brooks Camp this year. She and her cubs walked under the bridge where I was standing. The cubs were not used to humans yet and kept looking up at me like, "what, what is that Mom? Should we be afraid? June 23, 2020."
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2020.06.24: 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs were seen at Brooks Falls and the riffles on 6/24/2020. Much of the evening 128 and her cubs spent up in the Nanny Tree as Grazer felt that there was a threat to her cubs, video by Lani H.
128 Grazer collects her cubs and heads out from the Nanny Tree, 6/24/2020 gif by Cruiser.
909 was the first recipient of a Grazering by 128 Grazer. 909 was strolling towards the riffles where 128 Grazer was fishing while her cubs were treed, 6/24/2020 video by mckate.
2020.06.25: 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs were seen at Brooks Falls below the platform on 6/25/2020, video by Lani H.
2020.06.26: 128 Grazer, best falls fisher, 6/26/2020 video by mckate.
128 Grazer at the falls catching fish, 6/26/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs eating fish, 6/26/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
2020.06.27: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared a 6/27/2020 NPS photo of 128 Grazer and a 2nd 6/27/2020 NPS photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs at the falls on 1/17/2021. NSBoak commented: "Here are a couple of pictures from June 2020 at the Falls. June 27, 2020."
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Scooch created this 6/27/2020 gif of 128 Grazer pouncing for a salmon and missing. ""Where'd it go? Where'd it go?!"
2020.06.28: 151 Walker gets "Grazered" in the riffles. 128 Grazer has her spring cubs stashed by the riffles bank and wants that fishing spot. Her cubs wander out in the river and while she is treeing them again, 151 Walker takes her spot. She then chases him out and he heads to the falls, 6/28/2020 video by Birgitt.
July 2020:[]
2020.07.??: Ranger Barbara Lutes (aka bearcamaddict) shared this early July, 2020 video in chat. 128 Grazer can be seen nursing her 2 spring cubs.
128 Grazer Nursing at Katmai National Park and Preserve
128 Grazer nurses her 2 spring cubs July 2020 video by babsgrabs (aka Ranger Barbara Lutes)
Ranger Barbara's comments on YouTube: "Turn up your speakers to hear the cubs "purring." This video of bear 128 Grazer was taken from the Treehouse view platform at Katmai National Park and Preserve. I was working there as a Park Ranger."
Comments from chat: Good morning fellow bear cam addicts. For your viewing pleasure this morning, a video of Grazer nursing. I posted this video on Facebook and it went viral - 48.5k views. People from Mongolia, an Italian grocery store and Japanese scuba diving shop shared this video. So fun! Turn up your speakers to hear the cubs purring. I took this video from the Treehouse in early July. B Lutes / NPS video.
2020.07.01: 128 Grazer's cubs swim the Riffles, 7/1/2020 video by Cruiser.
2020.07.05: 128 Grazer eating on the far bank while her cubs are in the nanny tree, 7/5/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.06: 128 Grazer grazers 807(?), 7/6/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.07: Park visitor Bennett captured 7 photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs on 7/9/2020, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7. Bennet also recorded a video of 128 Grazer playing with one of her cubs.
128 Grazer's spring cubs in a tree at the falls, 7/7/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.09: DanteV2000 created this gif of 128 Grazer's 2 spring cubs climbing a tree (p 07/09/2020 15:41 ).:
128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs eating and climbing trees in the riffles, 7/9/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.15: 128 Grazer and her spring cubs in the riffles, 7/15/2020 video by Lani H.
Sunny's 7/15/2020 snapshot of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs in the riffles.
2020.07.16: Ranger Naomi stopped in chat on 7/16/2020 to let chatters know that "Just to let you know -- I just saw 128 Grazer and her two cubs. They ran past me at the ranger station. Unfortunately, my camera is broken and I failed to get pix. But she looks great and her cubs are BIG!"
2020.07.18: Photobearsbry captured this 7/18/2020 video. 128 Grazer can be seen in the back left background (0:58) looking up at a tree where she has treed her cubs. The tree branches can be seen moving.
2020.07.19: 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs on the lower river, 7/19/2020 video by Cruiser.
2020.07.20: Brooks Camp visitor Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured a 7/20/2020 photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs.
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128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs on the point, 7/20/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
2020.07.25: 128 Grazer and her spring cubs are seen in the background in this 7/25/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.29: 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs in the riffles, 7/29/2020 video by Lani H.
August 2020:[]
2020.08.02: 128 Grazer with her 2 spring cubs and 435 Holly with her spring cub on the point, 8/2/2020 video by flyer 7474. Grazer's cubs bluff charge Holly's cub. 854 Divot is seen in the foreground with her 2 spring cubs.
2020.08.04: 128 Grazer brings her spring cubs to the falls, 8/4/2020 video by mckate. Grazer was noted to have an injury above her left eye. It is unknown how the injury occurred.
2020.08.05: 128 Grazer and her cubs fish on the far side of the riffles in this 8/5/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.06: 128 Grazer "Grazers" an unknown boar, gif by christinewas.
Lani H captured this video of 128 grazering the unknown boar on August 6, 2020:
2020.08.07: 128 Grazer snorkels in the riffles with her 2 spring cubs. 610 can be seen snorkeling in front of the family, 8/7/2020 video by flyer 7474.
2020.08.08: One of 128 Grazer's 2 spring cubs is female, video by mckate.
Ranger Barbara Lutes stopped in chat on 8/9/2020 to share a photo of 128 Grazer that she had taken on 8/8/2020. 128 Grazer's wound appears to be above the eye, not involving the eye. Ranger Barbara stated "Ranger Barbara here. This is the best photo I was able to get of 128 Grazer's wound last night. She does appear to be able to open her eye completely. Not sure if anyone else has gotten a good look at it. Bear management Nick said he thought there was originally a leaf stuck in it when he saw it for the first time. Looks like that is gone. At first we thought she might have run into a stick but that looks like a claw swipe to me."
2020.08.09: Flyer 7474's 8/9/2020 video of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs at Brooks Falls below the platform.
Lani H's 8/9/2020 video.
After spending time below the platform, 128 Grazer fishes the lip with her 2 spring cubs, 8/9/2020 video by photobearsbry. 747 who does not like other bears fishing above him approaches 128 Grazer with her 2 cubs who run off screen. As soon as 128 checks on her cubs, she comes back and gives 747 a good swat.
Cruiser shared a 8/9/2020 gif of 128 Grazer swatting 747. SteveCA shared a 8/9/2020 gif of 128 Grazer's 2 spring cubs.
Ranger Barbara Lutes stopped in chat to share a 8/9/2020 close-up photo of 128 Grazer's wound. "Ranger Barbara is back from an excursion to the falls and riffles. Here is a better picture of 128 Grazer's wound. I hope this is not too graphic... Her eye looks fine. Close call!"
2020.08.10: 128 Grazer charges 812 when he tries to play with an unknown boar on the lip. No sooner had things settled down then 151 Walker arrives on the lip. 812 tries to play with 151 Walker and gets charged a 2nd time by 128 Grazer, 8/10/2020 video by Hey Princess.
128 Grazer on the lip w coys charges 812 after trying to play w ? bear then w 151 Walker 08.10.20, video by Hey Princess
2020.08.11: 128 Grazer, nursing, napping and fishing with her 2 spring cubs, 8/11/2020 video by Arlene Beech.
2020.08.12: Cruiser's 8/12/2020 gif of 128 Grazer "Grazering" 812 on the lip.
128 Grazer and cubs in a long session fishing the lip, 8/12/2020 video by Arlene Beech.
2020.08.13: 128 Grazer and Coy on the lip, 8/13/2020 video by Lani H. "128 and her cubs stayed on the lip for a little over 3 hours and she caught 28 fish!"
2020.08.14: A very brave subadult stays on the lip with 128 Grazer, 8/14/2020 video by Lani H. "She grazers him 4 or 5 times and even nips him on the butt."
2020.08.15: 128 Grazer fishing in the far pool with her cubs, 480 Otis and 747, 8/15/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.17: 128 Grazer's spring cub "hop charges" an intruder then Grazer takes over, 8/17/2020 video by Birgitt.
September 2020:[]
2020.09.11: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor 907AKSnow shared photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 spring cubs on 10/10/2020, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11. These photos were taken at Lake Brooks.
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907AKSnow also captured video of 128 Grazer fishing at Lake brooks the same day, 9/11/2020. The spring cubs were out of the frame.
2020.09.24 or prior: Ralph Tritsch posted an Instagram photo of 128 Grazer with 1 of her 2 cubs on 9/24/2020. Grazer's scar near her left eye can be seen.
2021: 16.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 2 Yearling Cubs, 2nd known Litter[]
128 Grazer was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 38.
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 128 Grazer, "128 Grazer and Cubs June and July 2021."
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 128 Grazer, "128 Grazer and Cubs August to October 2021."
June 2021:[]
2021.06.07: Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat on the evening of 6/7/2021 to announce that 128 Grazer had returned to Brooks Camp with her 2 yearlings. Ranger Naomi shared eight 6/7/2021 photos, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8. Ranger Naomi's 6/7/2021 comments "Good evening everyone. This is well past my work day but as I was headed to the lodge around 7pm, there was 128 Grazer and her two cubs on the beach. I have a ton of photos of them, but here are a few of them as they passed by my cabin. They were very playful. I've been following them for the past couple of hours. They are still resting on the beach right now. But I couldn't wait to let you know because I realize that you will be as excited as I am. She (128 Grazer) was extraordinarily playful this evening. A little cautious, her first time in camp but played with her cubs a lot. One (cub) is clearly much smaller than the other. It is late and I can't get to sleep I am so excited about the experience with 128 this evening. It is incredible that one can't see her scar. It was so deep. The resiliency of bears always amazes me. I must try and go to sleep so I can continue to record these happy events."
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2021.06.13 or prior: Howlsthunder photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearling cubs, 6/13/2021or prior. "Bear 128’s yearling cubs stop for a good scratch on a spruce tree in Brooks Camp, Katmai National Park, Alaska."
2021.06.14 or prior: Brooks Lodges' June 14, 2021 post with a June 14, 2021 or prior Kara Stenberg photo of 128's Grazer's yearling.
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Cruiser's 6/14/2021 video of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on River Watch.
128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings, 6/14/2020 video by mckate. "Not a very good view of them, but I'm sure we'll have plenty more. Last season I thought the cubs were twins, but they don't look anything alike this season."
2020.06.15: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings were seen the morning of 6/15/2020 in these two gifs by Blair-55, #1 and #2.
Arlene Beech's 6/15/2021 video of 128 Grazer and her 2 playful yearlings on the lower river. At the end of the video they head into camp to visit Ranger Naomi.
6/15/2021 or prior Instagram photo of one of 128 Grazer's yearlings two yearlings by howlsthunder. "One of sow 128’s yearling cubs investigates a weird, metal tree."
2021.06.16: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings spent quite some time on the RW cam on 6/16/2021. Snapshot #1 by Bookmom, #2 by princess503 and #3 by Owl&Osprey<3.
6/16/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.06.17 or prior: "Sow 128 (Grazer) and her two yearlings walk through camp." Instagram photo by howlsthunder (Kara Stenberg) posted on 6/17/2021. You can't see her scar at all.
2021.06.18 or prior: 128 Grazer with her 2 yearlings, 6/18/2021 or prior photo by Kara Stenberg. The photo was posted on Brooks Lodge's Facebook page on 6/18/2021. "Mom (128) needed a pillow, but would prefer a less wiggly one."
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2021.06.20: In this 6/20/2021 video by Ratna Narayan, 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings are seen on the RW cam. 128 Grazer favored this area last year.
2021.06.21: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings were seen at the falls and riffles late in the evening on 6/21/2021. Viewer snapshots and gifs, snapshot by Itzy Holly/LO, snapshot by Xander-Sage-2, snapshot by princess503, gifs by LunaCre, #1 and #2.
Itzy HollyL/O captured 2 videos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on 6/21/2021.
Video #1, 128 Grazer across from the falls.
Video #2, 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings in the riffles.
Mckate's 6/21/2021 video of 128 Grazer and yearlings.
Brooks Camp visitor Monica Simmons posted two 6/21/2021 Instagram photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings. In photo #1, the family is seen at the riffles. Swipe to see 2 additional photos. In photo #2, 128 can be seen nursing her cubs. Swipe to see a 2nd photo.
2021.06.22 or prior: Howlsthunder (Kara Stenberg) Instagram photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings, posted on 6/22/2021. "Sow 128 with her two yearling cubs at Naknek Lake in Brooks Camp, Katmai National Park." Swipe left to see the 2nd photo.
2021.06.24: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor WSJ shared a 6/24/2021 video of 128 and her 2 yearlings on 8/15/2021. "Here is a video from my visit on 6/24/21 of 128 Grazer and her yearlings. They were resting next to the Falls platform. One of her girls really wanted to nurse, and the other one got the talking to…. You can see how much they have grown. Listen with sound on!"
2021.06.25: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings were seen in the evening on 6/25/2021 on the Brooks Falls Low cam, gif by LunaCre. They were later seen running in the oxbow area, gif by LunaCre.
Ratna Narayan captured 6/25/2021 video of both sightings.
2021.06.27: Ratna Narayan captured 6/27/2021 video of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on the far bank at brooks falls. They then crossed the river and headed to the riffles.
Cheryl B's 6/27/2021 video of the 128 family in the riffles.
Tamar Brooks posted this 6/27/2021 Instagram photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on 6/27/2021. She commented "Never ever mess with a mama bear! I now understand where the expression is derived. These mothers fiercely protect their Cubs day and night from predators. Amazing experience today in Katmai National Park in Brooks falls."
2021.06.27-07.01: Melissa Freels shared a photo of 1 of 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings on 7/2/2021. "They (the cubs) did drift down river the other day and ended up on the opposite side of the river. Grazer knew exactly where to find them. Did you see that? Here's a pic of one in a tree near riffles platform." Melissa also shared a photo of 128 Grazer with her 2 yearlings on 7/3/2021. "While it's quiet on the cams ... Here's another pic from my trip. We were lucky to see 128 Grazer and cubs a lot. Most of the time, they were near the riffles. They were patiently waiting for the salmon to arrive, but they were always on alert and ready to move if they sensed a threat. Here's a pic of Grazer with the yearlings in the background." On 7/3/2021, Melissa Freels shared two photos of 128 Grazer, #1 and #2. "FormerBear asked me last night if the scar above Grazer's eye from last year's wound is very noticeable. Here are a couple of pics taken this past week. I think she healed quite nicely. She is so beautiful. (Also, I am still looking through my pics of 856 to see if I have one showing a neck wound.)"
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Brooks Camp visitor Bonnie Hankins shared four photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings from her 6/27-7/1/2021 trip to Brooks Camp. Photo #1 shows 128 Grazer with 1 of her 2 yearlings on 6/28/2021 and was shared on 7/4/2021. Photo #2 shows 128 Grazer on 6/29/2021 and was shared on 7/5/2021. Photo #3 shows 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings on 6/30/2021 and was shared on 7/5/2021. Photo #4 shows 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on 7/1/2021 and was shared on 7/2/2021.
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2021.06.28: 128 and her 2 yearlings paid a visit to the falls on 6/28/2021. Grazer and her cubs gave us closeup beautiful views with the new Explore camera that has ben installed. Video by flyer 4477.
Video by Ratna Narayan, 6/28/2021.
2021.06.29: 128 Grazer is on the far side of the falls. She senses danger, sends her cubs up the nanny tree and then runs after an unknown bear. Shortly afterwards, 83 Wayne Brother is seen falling down the hill into the river on the far side of the falls. 128 Grazer is seen at the top of the hill. It appears that 83 either backed up and fell or was pushed by 128. 128 ran back to her cubs to check on them. 83 was seen walking downriver and did not appear to be seriously injured. Gif by FormerBear, gif by tzusrule, gif by Blair-55, gif by Blair-55. When asked about how far 83 Wayne Brother could have fallen Mike Fitz commented "That was probably a 15 foot-high fall."
Flyer 4477's video of 128 Grazer knocking 83 Wayne Brother off the hill.
Mckate's 6/29/2021 video from the Riffles Cam.
128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings spent a long session at Brooks Falls on 6/29/2021, video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.06.30: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared this 6/30/2021 photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings in the riffles. "128 Grazer early season next to the riffles platform. She was having some success fishing the riffles but there just plain were very few fish. - Jun 30, 2021."
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128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings spend some time on the riffles, 6/30/2021 video by Arlene Beech.
July 2021:[]
2021.07.??: Explore's July 2021 video of 128 Grazer nursing her 2 yearlings. "128 Grazer showed us the closest view of a mother brown bear nursing her cubs that we have ever seen on camera."
2021.07.01: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings take off when 856 heads down the riffles towards them, 7/1/2021 video by flyer 4477.
Park visitor and cam viewer, Truman Everts captured this July 1, 2021 15:57 AKDT photograph of the 128 family group.:
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2021.07.02: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings at Brooks Falls and the riffles, 7/2/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.07.03: Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 shared a 7/3/2021 photo of 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings on 7/23/2021. "128’s sweet little yearlings near the riffles 7/3/21." NWBearLove92 shared a 7/3/2021 photo of 128 Grazer on 8/1/2021. "Her claws aren’t white…more like golden brown. I think it’s the light. Here’s a photo of her from 7/3/21."
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128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings try to fish the riffles, 7/3/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.07.04: 128 and her 2 yearlings at the falls , 7/4/2021 video by flyer 4477.
2021.07.05: The Grazer family in the riffles, 7/5/2021 video by Cheryl B.
Park visitor and cam viewer Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer with her 2 yearlings on July 5, 2021 at 16:54 AKDT.:
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2021.07.06: NWBearLove92 shared a 7/6/2021 photo of 128 Grazer. "A very wet 128 Grazer after she caught a big fish in the riffles…her hungry yearlings were on their way over to grab a bite. 7/6/21." Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!
128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings at the falls and riffles, 7/6/2021 video by Arlene Beech.
Flyer 4477's 7/6/2021 video of 128 Grazer and yearlings.
Park visitor and cam viewer, Truman Everts captured this photograph of 128 Grazer. Truman Everts also captured this photograph July 6, 2021 20:49 photograph of 128 Grazer and her two yearlings.:
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2021.07.07: 128 Grazer nurses her yearlings at the riffles bank, 7/7/2021 video by Cruiser.
Park visitor and cam viewer, Truman Everts captured this July 7, 2021 13:24 AKDT photograph of 128 Grazer with her 2 yearlings.:
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Brooks camp visitor NWBearLove92 shared this 7/7/2021 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two yearlings on 8/9/2021.
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2021.07.08: Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 posted a 7/8/2021 photo of 128 Grazer on 7/24/2021. "Close-up of 128 from 7/8/21…all healed now. It was quite a scary looking gash though." She also posted a 7/8/2021 photo of 1 of 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings on 7/23/2021. "Cuteness alert! One of 128 Grazer’s yearlings resting on a log near the riffles. 7/8/21."
NWBearLove 92 shared five 7/8/2021 photos of an interaction between the 284 and 128 families, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. "This was a interesting interaction between the 284’s and the 128’s in the riffles. 5 photos from 7/8/21. Photo 1, 284 arrived with her 2 yearlings. Photo 2, one of 128’s cubs snagged a piece of salmon that mom just caught. 284’s cubs decided they wanted some too, so they chased after the cub. Photos 3-5, 128 let 284 and one of her cubs know how she felt about it…they got an earful from 128. No physical contact, they all just went back to fishing. It was fun seeing the interaction between the families and all ended well." NWBearLove92 shared this 7/8/2021 photo of 1 of 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings. "One of 128 Grazer’s adorable yearlings in the sunshine near the riffles. I was fortunate to see the 128’s everyday during my week long trip in July. It was so fun watching them. I did witness a few grazerings too. Photo from 7/8/21."
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128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings can be seen in the riffles comfortably standing next to 505, 7/8/2021 video by Hey Princess. If it were a boar, that would not be the case. It is unusual though for 128 to tolerate another bear near her cubs.
128 Grazer's tolerance of 505 was short lived. 505 tried to steal a fish that 128 had just caught and got grazered, 7/8/2021 video by Hey Princess. One of the cubs managed to grab a piece of the fish.
Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat on 7/10/2021 and shared a photo of 128 Grazer grazering another bear in the riffles. The photo was taken on 7/8/2021. "Morning everyone. I know withdrawal from bear cams at the height of the season is difficult, but you'll make it through. It looks like the sun will be out tomorrow and for most of the week, so our torture will end soon and the cams should be back up once the sun has powered them up again. In the meantime, a couple of photos for you. Some G-razering at the Riffles on July 8th, and 132 plus 3 coy causing a slight bear jam on the Valley Road on July 9th."
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2021.07.10: 435 Holly and her yearling join 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings in the riffles, 7/10/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.07.12: 128 Grazer takes a nap then nurses her yearlings, 7/12/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.07.13: 128 Grazer and her yearlings fish the riffles, 7/13/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.15: 128 Grazer's 2 yearlings dash and splash around the lower part of the falls, 7/15/2020 video by Flyer 4477.
2021.07.16: 128 Grazer works on table manners, 7/16/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.17: 128 Grazer's cub and 807 cause her to lose a fish, she isn't happy about it, 7/17/2021 video by JG.
128's cub and 807 cause her to lose a fish, she isn't happy about it - Explore.org July 17, 2021
Video by JG
Markindify's 7/17/2021 video of 128 Grazer on the lip with her yearlings. 634 Popeye is courting 402 and Grazer doesn't seem to approve. She chases 634 at 0:45.
2021.07.18: Mark Kostich shared a 7/18/2021 photo of 128 Grazer on the lip on 7/27/2021. The bear to her left is believed to be 912. "I have just returned from an amazing adventure at Brooks Falls. I saw 40 bears at once from the platform.. It was crazy. I also met Grazer and her two cubs on the path to the falls. She was VERY intimidating to see her so close. Here is a picture that I got of Grazer fishing on the lip of the falls. It was taken in the early morning of July 18th. Her two cubs are out of the picture to the side. Can anybody help me identify the other bear in this image??"
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128 Grazer and cubs arrive at the falls and fish the lip, 7/18/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.07.19: 128 Grazer violently attacks a subadult in this 7/19/2021 video by Yongci Lu. Warning: Graphic video which may be difficult to watch.
Yongci Lu captured a 2nd 7/19/2021 video which appears to show the same subadult looking for scraps under the falls, below 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings.
Cam viewers were extremely upset by what they had viewed. It was very difficult to see in real time. Explore Resident Naturalist Mike Fitz did a live chat to share his view of what had transpired between the subadult and 128 Grazer, video by Explore. Warning: Graphic and difficult to watch. Mike Fitz went through the video explaining both the young bear and 128 Grazer's behavior. A summary of Mike's comments:
"The young bear was 2.5 maybe 3.5 years old, possibly recently emancipated and very hungry. It had earlier successfully reached up and stolen a fish from 128 Grazer. It was rewarded for the risk that it took. The subadult came back after consuming its fish off camera. It can be seen reaching up repeatedly. Grazer warned it several times by swatting at it. 128 Grazer's yearlings were stealing fish from mom. They were also very hungry. Grazer is stressed out and disciplines her own cub. The young subadult reaches up to attempt to grab fish. It gets close to Grazer's yearling.
For lack of a better word, 128 Grazer grabs the sub and is mauling it. During the violent interaction, other bears go about their business. Was the young bear injured? It probably felt pain but did not appear to have any apparent wounds. 128 Grazer appeared to grab it by the loose skin around its neck which probably prevented damage to tissue. The bear was in a vulnerable position but got a little bit lucky that Grazer wasn't able to grab any of the deep tissue. The young bear has been seen back at the falls. It hasn't approached 128 Grazer to try any of the same tactics. It is still quite bold maybe even fishing the lip of the waterfall.
This situation really did demonstrate the risk that young bears are willing to take to satisfy their hunger. It's a tough life being a young bear. You're separated from mom, you're at the bottom of the bear hierarchy. You've got to face a lot of competition in order to gain access to the salmon that will sustain you and help you gain the fat reserves necessary to survive winter hibernation."
Flyer 4477 also captured 7/19/2021 video of the event. Warning: Graphic and difficult to watch.
2021.07.20: 128 Grazer's cubs have a boxing match while mom is fishing, 7/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.21: 128 Grazer doubles down and clears out 151 Walker, 7/21/2021 video by JG.
2021.07.22: Subadults beg from 128 Grazer and cubs on the lip, 7/22/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.07.23: A closer look at 128 Grazer, 7/23/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.07.23-07.26: Theresa Bielawski shared six 7/23-7/26/2021 photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings on 2/2/2022, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. "128 and cubs July 2021. Her cubs do not get a pass, either."
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2021.07.24: The 128s fish the lip, 7/24/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.25: 128s cub catches a leaping salmon, 7/25/2021 video by JG.
202.07.26: Grazer 128 and her yearling cubs attempt to swipe a fish from bear 806 and her cub, 7/26/2021 video by Samantha Eye.
2021.07.27: 128 Grazer's yearlings on the lip, 7/27/2021 video by Flyer 4477. "Long Version: 128s' 2 yearlings take to Lip as 128 watches. They both make a catch at the end."
128 Grazer watches her yearlings by the fish ladder, 7/27/2021 video by Flyer 4477. Grazer is teaching her cubs good fishing skills.
2021.07.28: 128 Grazer's yearling catches then flips a dropped fish off the lip, 7/28/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.29: The 128 family on the lip, 7/29/2021 snapshot by csupekim.
2021.07.30: 128 Grazer slaps at a begging subadult, 7/30/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.31: The 128s feast on fish, 7/31/2021 gif by LunaCre.
August 2021:[]
2021.08.01: 128's yearling gets swept off the falls, 8/1/2021 video by Flyer 4477. "One of 128s' yearling gets swept off the falls. Then the yearling climbs a tree and is there until 128 arrives. The vocalizing is interesting."
128 Grazer is briefly separated from one of her yearlings in this video by Cruiser. The yearling can be heard bawling for 128 Grazer. :
2021.08.04: 128 and yearlings fish the riffles, 8/4/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.05: 128 Grazer and her son 903 fish the lip, 8/5/2021 video by mckate. "He didn't offer to move from the prime spot, and she didn't try to push him out which is unusual for Grazer. All was amicable until he caught a fish and backed out a little too fast for her liking. It's always kind of touching to see mothers like 128 and 402 fishing the lip with their adult offspring."
2021.08.06: 128 Grazer's yearlings are growing fast, 8/6/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.08.07: 128 and cubs eat by the rock wall, 8/7/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.08: Bonnie Hankins shared a 8/8/2021 photo of 128 Grazer and 1 of her yearlings on the lip. "128 Grazer sharing a tender moment with one of her yearlings. - Aug 8, 2021."
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854 Divot jumps "PJ, 128 Grazer intervenes, 8/8/2021 video by mckate. "There will be no fighting on Grazer's watch unless she's the one who starts it. I'm really getting the impression that she thinks she's the dominant bear at the falls, and it's kind of looking like she might be right. It was interesting to see Divot back down to both 806 and Grazer today."
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared two 8/8-8/13/2021 photos of 128 Grazer with her cubs and 801 (furthest) and 128 Grazer and her cubs, #1 and #2. Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared two photos of an altercation between 901 and 128 Grazer, #1 and #2. Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared a 8/8-8/13/2021 photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings. Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared two 8/8-8/13/2021 photos of 801 (far) and 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings (near) on 3/20/2022, #1 and #2.
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2021.08.09: Meet and greet of the 284s and the 128s, 8/9/2021 video by mckate. "These get-togethers are always a little nerve wracking, but that was downright civilized. It's really good for the yearlings to all get to know each other before emancipation."
2021.08.10: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this 8/10/2021 video of a kerfuffle between 128 Grazer, 854 Divot and their 4 yearlings.
Fish fight between the Grazers and the Divots - Aug 10, 2021
Video by Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears)
Cam viewers witnessed the same scene as in Bonnie Hankins video, 8/10/2021 video by Birgitt.
2021.08.11: This is a very interesting video. 909 is fishing the lip with her spring cub, 8/11/2021 video by Flyer 4477. 128 Grazer arrives with her yearlings and wants the lip. A very long standoff ensues and 909's cub gets washed over the falls and disappears off cam. The cub probably treed itself. The standoff continues. Eventually the 128s leave without fishing the lip and 909 retrieves her cub.
2021.08.12: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared two 8/12/2021 photos of 128 Grazer with 1 of her yearlings and 128 Grazer alone, #1 and #2. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared an 8/12/2021 photo of 128 Grazer (right) grazering 901 (left).
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128 Grazer's yearlings catch their own fish, 8/12/2021 video by Birgitt.
2021.08.13: 128 Grazer's yearling catches her own fish, drops it over the falls and spends a long time looking for it, 8/13/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
2021.08.14: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared this 8/14/2021 NPS photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings fishing the lip.
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480 wisely backs away as 128 sends 801 packing, 8/14/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
2021.08.15: 151 Walker avoids getting grazered, 8/15/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.08.16: 128 Grazer and cubs fish the conveyer, 8/16/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.17: One of 128 Grazer's yearlings heads over to play with 806's yearling, the other yearling stays behind, 8/17/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.18: 128's yearlings on the lip, 8/18/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
2021.08.19: 128 Grazer babysits for 806's yearling playing with one of her girls, 8/19/2021 video by hey Princess.
128 Grazer babysits for 806's yearling playing with one of her girls Explore.org 08.19.21
Video by Hey Princess
2021.08.20: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared this 8/14/2021 NPS photo of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings fishing the lip.
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2021.08.21: "Family Fishing."854 Divot and yearlings (on the conveyer) and 128 and yearlings (far pool) fishing on 8/21/2021, video by Arlene Beech.
2021.08.24: 128 Grazer and cubs fish the lip, 8/24/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.08.27: Two 8/27/2021 gifs by LunaCre #1 128 Grazer in the riffles and #2 Grazer's cubs playing with a stick.
2021.08.28: "Here Comes 128", 8/28/2021 video by Flyer 7474. "812 and 719 move from the far pool when 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings arrive. 821 moves from the lip when 128 moves in his direction, but still gets chased."
2021.08.29: Extra close up of 128s fluffy family, 8/29/2021 video by JG.
2021.08.31: Ranger Naomi Boak (aka NSBoak) shared two NPS photos of 128 Grazer and 128 with 1 of her 2 yearlings, #1 and #2. "The 128's made a stop by my cabin just now. I came out to go to the bathhouse and saw the cubs on a gravel pile to the right. Went back into my cabin to get my camera. I was very close so I waited just a bit and got this very bad picture of 128 as I peaked out from my cabin. Then I followed them to the bridge and got this shot of 128 and one cub headed down the Valley Road. They are HUGE!"
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September 2021:[]
2021.09.03: 128 Grazer goes after 480 Otis, 9/3/2021 video by GA Bear.
2021.09.04: 128 Grazer and cubs playing and fishing, 9/4/2021 video by GA Bear.
Brooks River River Watch - 128 Grazer and cubs playing and fishing - explore.org 9-4-21
Video by GA Bear
2021.09.05: The 128 Grazer and 806 families fish at Brooks Falls, 9/5/2021 video by markindify.
2021.09.06: 128 Grazer and girls in the riffles, 9/6/2021 video by Itzy Holly.
2021.09.07: 128 Grazer and yearlings fish the lower river, 9/7/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.08: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings fish by the point, 9/8/2021 video by Itzy Holly.
2021.09.10: 128 Grazer and yearlings snorkeling in the riffles, 9/10/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.11: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared this 9/11/2021 NPS photo of 128 Grazer.
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128 Grazer and yearlings downstream of the falls, 9/11/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.12: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings get a visit from 435 Holly's yearling, 9/12/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.14: The 128 Grazer family snorkels the riffles, 9/14/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.15: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor KingOTIS shared a 9/15/2021 photo of 128 Grazer and one of her two yearlings. Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor KingOTIS shared a 9/15/2021 photo of 128 Grazer.
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128 Grazer gets some quiet time on the lower river, 9/15/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.16: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Susan Rennie shared three photos of 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings, #1, #2 and #3. "My most memorable memory of 2021 is a VERY close encounter with Grazer/128. Sitting on the cabin porch after dinner on September 16 looking over the River Watch scenery, there was a slight rustle––and behold! Grazer, fifteen paces away, calmly looking at us. Her bigger girl made a little noise, which I interpreted as, “Let’s go to town, Mom”. Off they went, followed a little later by bear management Rangers shouting and clapping, with Grazer––huffing and panting––racing back and down the path into the reeds. " Susan Rennie shared five additional photos of 128 Grazer and one of her cubs, #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.
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2021.09.19: 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings fishing and resting on the lower river, 9/19/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.21: 128 and her yearlings at the cutbank, 9/21/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.23: 128 Grazer and yearlings in the riffles, 9/23/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.24: 128 and her yearlings by the lower river bridge, 9/24/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
2021.09.25: 128 Grazer rests while her girls fish, 9/25/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.27: 128 Grazer and yearlings make their way to the falls, 9/27/2021 video by Hey Princess.
October 2021:[]
2021.10.01: The 128 Grazer family on the lower river, 10/1/2021 video by markindify.
2021.10.03: 128 Grazer and her yearlings in the riffles, 10/3/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.04: 128 Grazer and her large female yearlings were last observed on the lower river, 10/4/2021 video by JG.
2022: 17.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
May 2022:[]
2022.05.17 or prior: Former Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat on 5/17/2022 and posted "From an undisclosed source: 128 +2 and 909 + 1 seen at Brooks."
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year-old cubs, "Bear 128 and Cubs, June and July 2022."
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year-old cubs, "Bear 128 and Cubs, August and September."
2022.??.??: Robert Fuller's 2022 season video of Fierce Mama Bears. 128 Grazer and two 2.5 year old cubs can be seen from 6:20-9:23.
June 2022:[]
2022.06.02 or prior: Chatter sienna33 received permission from Jon Kuiper to post a 6/2/2022 or prior Instagram story video of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs in camp. "Hi! Not sure if this has been posted but this is from Jon Kuiper’s account (used with permission) and I believe it’s current."
2022.06.03: 128 Grazer is seen in this 6/3/2022 Instagram video by travelbunny1617. She still has her two 2.5 year old cubs with her. Will they be emancipated?
2022.06.13 or prior: During a 6/13/2022 live chat Mike Fitz commented that he had spoken to the Rangers that day, video by Explore. Mike discusses 128 Grazer at 8:40. He said "128 Grazer is in the vicinity of the Brooks River with her two 2.5 year olds. It is quite likely they will separate. It is a little late in the season for that to happen. Grazer separated from her first litter when they were the same age. It is quite possible that Grazer will come back this year and that will change the dynamic on the river. Grazer is such a defensive mother and without cubs she behaves a little bit different."
2022.06.17 or prior: 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs are seen playing on the beach in this 6/17/2022 or prior Instagram video by naturemccalls and faith.n.donald.
2022.06.17: 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs were seen on 6/17/2022 (per comment) in an Instagram post by Dylan (ddmitche). They can be viewed in 2 photos (image 1 and 5) and a video (image 4).
2022.06.18: 128 Grazer was photographed at the falls on 6/18/2022, Facebook post and photo by Kara Stenberg. "Sow 128 up at the falls with her two cubs (not pictured). June 18, 2022."
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2022.06.21: 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year-old cubs were the 1st bears observed on the Explore.org live cams during the 2022 season. Blair-55 created this gif of 128 Grazer almost doing a 32 Chunk roll in the riffles with her two cubs. Cruiser created this June 21, 2022 snapshot collage of 128 Grazer and her 2 cubs.
Cheryl B (aka BearNecessities*) created these videos of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year-old cubs on June 21, 2022. Note: I believe the times used on Cheryl B's videos are Pacific Time; Alaska time is one hour earlier than PT.
6-21-2022 9-00 AM AKDT (Part 1) RF Grazer 128 and 2.5 yr old's Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
6-21-2022 (Part 2) RF Grazer 128 (That looked like it hurt) & her 2.5 yr old's on the Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
6-21-2022 (Part 3) BF Grazer 128 & her independent 2.5 yr old's Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
6-21-2022 10-11 AM BFL Grazer's 2.5 yr old's top of the falls Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
6-21-2022 11-37-31 AM BF Grazer 128 & her 2.5 yr old's @ the falls Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
6-21-2022 8-54 PM 128's back and even reaching under the boulders, the kids are watching Explore.org
by CherylB (aka BearNecessities*)
Park visitor ashleigh fay vlogs's 6/21/2022 video of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year-old cubs fishing in the rifles and 128 trying out the jacuzzi. The footage is seen from 13:19-13:48.
Tips for Brooks Lodge, Alaska - Brooks Camp & Cabin Tour, bear viewing in Katmai National Park
Video by ashleigh fay vlogs, 6/21/2022
2022.06.22: 128 Grazer and one of her cubs wait for salmon by the platform, 6/22/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.06.23: The 128 family moves along the lower river eating grass, 6/23/2022 video by Cheryl B.
128 Grazer and her 2 cubs look for a meal in the riffles, 6/23/2022 video by Cheryl B.
2022.06.24: Truman Evert's 6/24/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "This was my first look at 128 (aka: "Grazer")this summer...90 minutes after my arrival at the falls. She has her two 2.5 year-old gals tucked deep in the vegetation, until she decides the river is safe for her babies."
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The 128 Grazer cubs wrestle in the riffles, 6/24/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.06.25: 128 Grazer "Stay close to me kids, the big boys are here", 6/25/2022 video by Cheryl B.
2022.06.26: 128 Grazer and her girls have a successful morning on the lip, 6/26/2022 video by twelve22.
128 Grazer and Her Girls Have a Successful Morning on the Lip - June 26, 2022 (explore.org)
Video by twelve22
2022.06.27: Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's 2.5 Year old cubs. Truman Everts 6/27/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cubs. Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's 2 cubs. "the cub is in the riffles...as 128 fishes--tirelessly--and the cub is concerned about a bear coming down from the falls." 128 Grazer's "bored cub", 6/27/2022 photo by Truman Everts. Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "Okay salmon, you've swum a million miles...now, you just need to slip past the agile fishing machine!" Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's cubs. Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "I feel blessed to catalog her growth from 11.5 years to 17.5 years, and I hope to get many more good looks at her." Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. 128 Grazer with one of her two 2.5 year old cubs, 6/27/2022 photo by Truman Everts. Truman's 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer with a good look at her forehead scar.
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128 Grazer and her cubs watch the 901/856 courtship parade go by, 6/27/2022 video by twelve22.
128 Grazer and Her Cubs Watch the 901-856 Courtship Parade Go By - June 27, 2022 (explore.org)
Video by twelve22
Melissa Freels five 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
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2022.06.28: Melissa Freels two 6/28/2022 photos of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs, #1 and #2.
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128 Grazer just missed in this super slow-mo gif that DanteV2000 created (p 15:15).:
128 Grazer catches a fish in mid-air, 6/28/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.06.29: 128 Grazer's cubs play in the riffles, 6/29/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.06.30: Melissa Freels two 6/30/2022 photos of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs playing at the riffles, #1 and #2.
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128 Grazer is very agitated at the arrival of a new unknown boar and charges him, 6/30/2022 video by Flyer 4477. This boar was later given ID number 399.
July 2022:[]
128 Grazer appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.??: Roadtrip Ramblers July 2022 video "Brown Bear Cubs" features 128 Grazer and her cubs from 1:40-2:22.
2022.07.01: Truman Evert's 7/1/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cubs. Truman Evert's 7/1/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and her cubs on the lip. Truman's 7/1/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's 2 cubs. "hope this 128 2.5 year-old female cub close-up helps with Monday Mourning. :) Super cool 360 eyebrows!"
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128 Grazer grabs two fish at the same time, 7/1/2022 video by Flyer 4477. One of her cubs snatches the 2nd fish.
2022.07.02: 399 found out quickly that 128 Grazer would not tolerate him near her cubs, 7/2/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "Mr. NewComer NoPants seemed shocked that the female, 128 put up more resistance to his attempts to push bears around, than the boars did. You don't have to be a genius to know that her cubs are behind her, out of frame to the right. Any regular viewer could have told him not to poke that bear..." Truman Evert's 7/2/2022 photo of 128 Grazer's two yearlings. "What 128 sees in her rear view mirror...semi-patient cubs!"
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_and_128_Grazer_(right)_July_2,_2022_photo_by_Truman_Everts_.01.jpg "399 (left) and 128 Grazer (right) July 2, 2022 photo by Truman Everts .01.jpg (721 KB)")
New boar 399 tries to pirate from 128 and gets grazered, 7/2/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
RF. Mystery Bear tries to pirate from 128 and gets Grazered. Explore.org. 7-2-22
Video by Buddy's Mom
2022.07.03: Truman Evert's 7/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs play fighting. 128 Grazer after nursing her 2 cubs, 7/3/2022 photo by Truman Everts. Truman Everts 7/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer on the lip. Truman Evert's 7/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "Here she is getting some much-needed rest (though one of her cubs has her feet on her, and is still using her as a pillow) shortly before nursing her two large girls. Visitors got a treat this year when 128 napped & nursed right next to the elevated, covered area rangers refer to as "The Treehouse," between the Falls and Riffles platforms. Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of 128 Grazer nursing her giant cubs. "This pic earns its spot here just because of the moment it captures. 128, is being the patient, sweet mother she truly is. Those 2.5 year-olds have massive teeth, and she is not complaining a bit. When they are done, she throws her head back, onto the ground, as though she's just had 747 fall off the falls onto her." Truman Evert's 7/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer with a big catch. Truman Evert's 7/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and her cubs fishing the lip.
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128 and her 2 cubs rest at the riffles, 7/3/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.04: Truman Evert's 7/4/2022 photo of 128 Grazer's cub. "When you're two & a half, you're bored, and Mum (128) has plum worn you out, with an all-day angling marathon...even an unforgiving block of concrete can seem like an adequate pillow, to just grab a few quick zzzzzzzzzzzzzs."
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The 132 and 128 Grazer families fish the riffles, 7/4/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.05: 911 endures 128's wrath to get a spot on the lip, 7/5/2022 video by JG.
Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Truman Everts captured a 7/5/2022 altercation between 128 Grazer and 911. It appears that it may have been at the same time as JG's 7/5/2022 video above. Truman Everts photos, #1 and #2. Cam viewer radioquiet commented regarding photo #2, "I saw some of Truman's other 911 photos posted but I don't think I saw this one posted yet. 911 getting grazered. It's a nice look into his mouth. You can see that upper left (his left) canine is broken with a deep groove on one side. His lower right canine also looks like it's taken some damage too, but not as bad as that upper canine. 128 Grazer 7/5/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "128 (aka: "Grazer") takes a very brief moment to savor her accomplishments. No bear at Brooks out-works her. Or even equals her long hours, as far as I can tell." Truman's 7/5/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and 911's altercation. Truman's 7/5/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "I feel like this is a pretty good representation of the 17.5 year-old, 2022 version of 128, that I saw this summer."
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2022.07.06: 128 Grazer's cub uses the riffles platform as a scratching post, 7/6/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.07: 128 Grazer and 132 have words in the riffles, 7/7/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.08: Truman Evert's 7/8/2022 photo of 128 Grazer standing on a boulder. "Built for angling, built to protect, built to keep Brooks supplied with bears. Built to pose." 128 Grazer and her two cubs fish the lip, 7/8/2022 photo by Truman Everts. 128 Grazer and her 2 big cubs fish the lip, 7/8/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "The shortest distance between 2 points...is sometimes over 128's back!"
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128 Grazer catches a fish on the lip, 7/8/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.09: 128 Grazer's "sub-cubs trying to figure out how to fish the lip of Brooks Falls", 7/9/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.10: 306 hangs out near a resting 128 Grazer and cubs, 7/10/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.11: 128 Grazer's cubs both catch a fish, 7/11/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
2022.07.12: 910 prevents 128 Grazer from entering the lip, 7/12/2022 video by Hey Princess.
2022.07.13: 128's cub is so well fed that scraps could not entice her, 7/13/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.14: 128 Grazer's cubs learned from the best and both are successful anglers, 7/14/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.15: NWBearLove shared a 7/15/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "128 Grazer looking quite chunky already on 7/15/22. She will definitely be a fat bear contender this year." NWBearLove92 shared a 7/15/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs. "One of 128’s beautiful and very large 2.5 year old cubs. She is much chunkier now since the family has been getting access to all the great fishing spots. 128 may keep them forever. Photo from 7/15/22."
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Roadtrip Ramblers 7/15/2022 video of 128 Grazer and her cubs.
128 Grazer's cub watches her fish in the jacuzzi, 7/15/2022 video by twelve22.
128 Grazer's Cub Watches Her Mom Fish in the Jacuzzi - July 15, 2022 (explore.org)
Video by twelve22
2022.07.17: 128 and her 2 cubs fish the far pool, 7/17/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.18: 128 Grazer's cub floats away in the current, 7/18/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.20: An awesome catch for 128 Grazer's cub, 7/20/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.21: 480 Otis sits in his spot until 634 Popeye comes and moves him while 128 Grazer looks on. 480 is then caught by the rivers current and slides by 634, 7/21/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.22: A bear's view with gorgeous sunset, 7/22/2022 video by Cheryl B. 128 Grazer and her cubs are seen in the far pool.
2022.07.23: 128 Grazer's cub catches a fish on the conveyer, 7/23/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.24: 480 Otis watches the 128 Grazer family fish, 7/24/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.25: 128 Grazer and 2.5 year olds fight through the current, 7/25/2022 video by Hey Princess.
2022.07.26: 128 Grazer's girls try to catch up with mom, 7/26/2022 video by mckate.
128 Grazer gives the 29 brothers hell, 7/26/2022 video by mckate. "I don't know what these boys were thinking. First 912 leaves and walks right into the first daughter. Then 913 decides to make his escape in the direction of the second daughter. That was really a valiant effort on his part not to fall off the lip."
2022.07.28: 128 Grazer and cubs on the spit, 7/28/2022 video by markindify.
2022.07.29: 128 Grazer and cubs fish the lower river, 7/29/2022 video by JG.
128 Grazer's cub plays with 208 when mom is not looking, 7/29/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.30: 306 and 128's social cub take a break from fishing, 7/30/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
2022.07.31: 128 Grazer and her girls hang out on the lower river, 7/31/2022 video by twelve22.
August 2022:[]
2022.08.01: 128 Grazer's girls both catch one, 8/1/2022 video by Cheryl B. "They are the next generation of awesome fishers."
8-1-2022 BF 128 girls both catch one "The next generation of awesome fishers" Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
2022.08.02: 128 Grazer steals her cub's fish, 8/2/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.08.03: Someone gets Grazered on the lower river, 8/3/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.08.04: 128 Grazer's cubs have a sibling spat and mom says "knock it off", 8/4/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
BF. A little sibling spat and 128 Grazer says, “Knock it off!” Explore.org. 8-4-22
Video by Buddy's Mom
2022.08.05: 128 Grazer struggles a little with her exit as 856 arrives, 8/5/20022 video by Jen Schneider.
128 Grazer struggles a little with her exit as 856 arrives Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 8-5-2022-2
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.08.06: 128 Grazer gets in a little playtime with her cubs, 8/6/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
2022.08.08: 128 Grazer forces 910 off the lip, 8/8/2022 video by Cheryl B.
8-8-2022 BFL 910 Jr "I'm right here Mom" Grazer 128 forces 910 off the lip Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
2022.08.10: 128 Grazer's cubs want her fish, 8/10/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.11: 821 gets Grazered, 8/11/2022 video by twelve22. " You can't see as well from the low cam, but you can see that 821 tried to do some of the pushing that he uses to get bears off the lip. Grazer wanted his fish and in the end no one got the fish. It looked like they all could have gone back to fishing on the lip together until 821 growled at one of Grazer's cubs. No growling at the giant cubs while Grazer is around! It also amused me seeing Divot climb up to see what was going on."
2022.08.12: 128 Grazer's cubs bring today's daily dose of cuteness, 8/12/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
128 Grazer's cubs bring today's daily dose of cuteness Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 8-12-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.08.13: 128 Grazer tries sitting on the lip, 8/13/2022 video by twelve22. "My son (903) does this all the time. Guess I'll give it another try."
2022.08.14: 128 Grazer bites her cub's butt and then the cub goes overboard, 8/14/2022 video by veeriabroadcast. "Bear bluff charges down the falls. Grazer wanted to intervene and somehow bit her cub’s butt instead. She went down immediately to get her though."
909's girl (a yearling) meets 128 Grazer's girl (a 2.5year old), 8/14/2022 video by mckate. "After making friends with 335 and 306, Roxie's (909's yearling) feeling pretty confident about approaching subs. 128's girl wasn't quite sure what to make of her."
2022.08.15: 128 Grazer and her girls watch the 801/856 interaction, 8/15/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.16: 128 Grazer and cubs enjoy their fish in the riffles, 8/16/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.08.17: The 128s fish the riffles, 8/17/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.08.18: 821 doesn’t move fast enough to suit 128 Grazer so she sends him down the falls, 8/18/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
BF. 821 doesn’t move fast enough to suit 128 so she sends him down. Explore.org 8-18-22
Video by Buddy's Mom
128 Grazer's girl is so stinkin' adorable with her lip moves, 8/18/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
128 Grazer's girl is so stinkin' adorable with her lip moves! Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 8-18-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.08.19: 230 gets Grazered, 8/19/2022 video by mckate. "Had he not run, or had 128's girl not started following him, he might have escaped this Grazering. Poor 230."
128 Grazer tries lip sitting again, 8/19/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
2022.08.20: 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs are bored, 8/20/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.21: 128 Grazer showing off her profound rotundness, 8/21/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
2022.08.22: 306 plays with 128 Grazer's girls, 8/22/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.08.24: 128 Grazer grazes on the lower river, 8/24/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.08.25: 128 Grazer's social cub plays with 353, 8/25/2022 video by twelve22. "Meanwhile 128 Grazer relaxes and fishes and plays with her studious cub."
128 Grazer checks out the marsh looking for other bears, 8/25/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.26: 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs fish the lip while 164 looks up from below, 8/26/2022 photo shared by Ed MacKerrow of inlightofnature on 10/1/2022.
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_August_26,_2022_photo_by_inlightofnature_.01.jpg "128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs with 164 (right) August 26, 2022 photo by inlightofnature .01.jpg (696 KB)")
2022.08.27: 128 Grazer enjoys her fish, 8/27/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.28: The 128 Grazer family is relaxed and playful on the lower river, 8/28/2022 video by markindify. One of the cubs tosses a salmon around.
2022.08.30: The 128s have dinner on the lower river, 8/30/2022 video by twelve22.
September 2022:[]
128 Grazer appears on the list of Bears Monitored in Fall 2022.
Note: The bear cams were offline from 9/11-9/17/2022.
2022.09.01: Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) shared three photos of 128 Grazer and her 2.5 year old cubs on the falls trail, #1, #2 and #3. "We were just about to step off the falls walkway onto the trail when 128 and her cubs came walking towards us one by one. They were on their way to the falls. If we were just a couple minutes earlier we would have run right into them. They completely ignored us, but it was a good reminder to always be on alert. 9/1/22."
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_.01.jpg "128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs September 1, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01.jpg (4.01 MB)")
_.01.jpg "One of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs September 1, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01.jpg (5.05 MB)")
_.01.jpg "128 Grazer September 1, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01.jpg (5.26 MB)")
The 128s fish the river watch area, 9/1/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.09.02: NWBearLove92 shared a 9/2/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "Chunky 128 Grazer was relaxing near the lower river until an unknown bear showed up…then she went on alert. No grazering occurred. 9/2/22." NWBearLove92 shared a 9/2/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "128 Grazer is a very fat bear and getting fatter each day. 9/2/22." NWBearLove92's three 9/2/2022 photos of 128's cub playing with 306, #1, #2 and #3. "128’s more social cub had a fun time playing with her BFF 806 Jr. They played together for a long time near 128 and her other cub…They were very gentle and sweet with each other. Photos from 9/2/22."
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_and_306_(darker)_September_2,_2022_photo_by_NWBearLove92_.01.jpg "128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cub (lighter) and 306 (darker) September 2, 2022 photo by NWBearLove92 .01.jpg (1.04 MB)")
_and_306_(darker)_September_2,_2022_photo_by_NWBearLove92_.02.jpg "128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cub (lighter) and 306 (darker) September 2, 2022 photo by NWBearLove92 .02.jpg (1.43 MB)")
_and_306_(darker)_September_2,_2022_photo_by_NWBearLove92_.03.jpg "128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cub (lighter) and 306 (darker) September 2, 2022 photo by NWBearLove92 .03.jpg (1.2 MB)")
128 Grazer and cubs grazing by the bridge, 9/2/2022 video by JG.
2022.09.03: NWBearLove92 shared a 9/3/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs. "One of 128 Grazer’s cubs/subs munching on a scary looking fish head in the lower river with beautiful evening light. 9/3/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) shared a 9/3/2022 photo of 128 Grazer's 2.5 year old cub. "One of 128 Grazer’s beautiful cubs in the lower river. 9/3/22."
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_.01.jpg "One of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs September 3, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01.jpg (1.41 MB)")
128 Grazer goes after a bear who scared her cubs, 9/3/2022 video by markindify.
2022.09.04: NWBearLove92 shared three photos of 128 Grazer playing with one of her two cubs, #1, #2 and #3. "128 Grazer play fighting with one of her cubs/subs in the river. It was fun to see her playful side. 9/4/22."
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128 Grazer breaks up the party, 9/4/2022 video by twelve22. "Hard to tell which bears were hanging out, but it looks like a subadult approaches one of Grazer's cubs (probably social) and invites her to join them, which she does, because she never turns down a chance to socialize. Grazer eventually follows down in the water and is fine with it. For a bit. Then the party had to be broken up. Maybe things got too rowdy for Grazer's liking."
2022.09.05: NWBearLove92 shared a 9/5/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs. "One of 128 Grazer’s cub/subs near the spit road…There was a small sub nearby. 9/5/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) shared a 9/5/2022 photo of 128 Grazer. "Beautiful 128 Grazer peeking out from behind some grass in the lower river 9/5/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) shared a 9/5/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs. "One of 128 Grazer’s cubs was keeping an eye on the people watching her from the lower river platform. I always wonder what the bears think about us….9/5/22."
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_.01.jpg "128 Grazer September 5, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01.jpg (1.9 MB)")
_.01_.jpg "One of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs September 5, 2022 photo by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) .01 .jpg (2.88 MB)")
The 128s waddle down the spit road, 9/5/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.06: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor bulbul shared a 9/6/2022 video of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs. "Watch a surprise ending to a "visit" by Grazer (128) and her 2 cubs. Grazer is known to be a most daring and protective Mama Bear. She will not allow any bears near her cubs. She even dares to charge at big strong male bears if she thinks they are a threat to her cubs. When she was paying us a "visit" with her 2 cubs, passing by our cabin, we expected the worst... But she surprised us with a very calm and relaxed behaviour. What an amazing experience to be only few meters away from the one and only one... Grazer. Note: click on this link for a full description of the encounter.
Park visitor and cam viewer bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones) recorded three 9/6/2022 videos of 128 Grazer and her 2 cubs, #1, #2 and #3.
128 Grazer girls by the bridge and the 132s on the spit.
128 Grazer and girls on the bank near the bridge.
128 Grazer and girls on bank near bridge on morning of 090622 HD
Video by bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones)
128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year olds fishing the lower river.
128 Grazer and her 2 5 year olds fishing lower river 090622 HD
Video by bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones)
Bubdoggy shared seven 9/6/2022 photos of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs on 2/26/2023, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7. "Here are a few pictures of 128 Grazer and her girls taken on the morning of 9/6/22." Bubdoggy shared five 9/6/2022 photos of 128 Grazer and her cubs on 2/26/2023, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
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128 Grazer goes after 909, 9/6/2022 video by mckate. "909 was just trying to get back to her cub who was with 910. 128's prolonged aggression may have started out in defense of her girls, but the cowboy walking and urinating at the end sure made it look like more of a dominance move. It will be interesting to see if Grazer remains as aggressive next season when she will undoubtedly emancipate these big girls."
2022.09.07: 128 Grazer eats while her cubs play (3:01-5:33), 9/7/2022 video by markindify.
2022.09.09: 128 Grazer and her girls denied a bear entry to the flooded picnic area, 9/9/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.10: Angerbodha's 9/10/2022 photos of one of 128 Grazer's cubs and a 2nd photo of 128 Grazer, #1 and #2.
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2022.09.11: 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs, 9/11/2022 photo by angerbodha.
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2022.09.13: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared two 9/13/2022 photos of 128 Grazer, #1 and #2. "The Queen of the Lip peacefully eating salmon on the lower river the afternoon of my first day trip to Brooks River." Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/13/2022 photo of one of 128 Grazer's two 2.5 year old cubs. "One of 128 Grazer´s 2.5 year old cubs. September 13, 2022. The Grazers, that were hanging out in the water near the old lower river platform, were the first bears I saw when I returned from the falls the afternoon of my first day trip to Brooks River."
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Barbara-10 shared a 9/13/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs on 2/26/2023. "When the Grazers are on the cams sharing a meal you think "oh, what a sweet loving family." Not. There is a whole bunch of growling and roaring over a bite. You can't tell unless you hear them because they are in such a tight bunch. Not a great photo, but it's the only one of the 3 of them I have. 9/13/22."
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Angerbodha's 9/13/202 video of 128 Grazer enjoying a fish in the lower river.
2022.09.14: Angerbodha's 9/14/2022 photos of 128 Grazer and her 2.5year old cubs, #1, #2 and #3.
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Melissa Freel's 9/14/2022 photo of 128 Grazer standing on the spit.
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Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 128 Grazer on 2/26/2023.
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_.01.jpg "128 Grazer September 14, 2022 photo by Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) .01.jpg (882 KB)")
Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/14/2022 photo on 1/18/2023 of the 128 and 132 families having a standoff on the spit. "128 Grazer and 482 Brett had words on the spit when the second showed up with her yearlings. The family wanted to get in the water, but 128 Grazer, that was resting with her girls, got in the way to remind 482 Brett that part of the river was also hers. 482 Brett´s yearlings were at a safe distance from them, and 230 aka Ben was also observing the altercation on the left. Another bear decided to skedaddle."
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_and_132_and_her_2_yearlings_(right)_September_14,_2022_photo_by_Olatz_Azcona_Mun%C3%A1rriz_.01.jpg "128 Grazer and her two 2.5 year old cubs (left) and 132 and her 2 yearlings (right) September 14, 2022 photo by Olatz Azcona Munárriz .01.jpg (3.04 MB)")
2022.09.15: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared 9/15/2022 photos of 128 Grazer and 1 of her 2 cubs, #1 and #2. "This picture was taken on my third day trip to Brooks River, and was the last time I got close up pictures of 128 Grazer. Unfortunately, I was not able to take a picture of the whole family together. One of her girls, I guess Studious, was all the time by her side, but the other one, Social, was much more independent. The Grazers were all over the lower river the afternoon of my third day trip to Brooks River. This picture was taken when the family spent some time near the picnic area before moving to the far channel and the oxbow. Olatz shared a 9/15/2022 photo of 128 Grazer on 3/3/2023. Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
2022.09.16: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/16/2022 photo of 128 Grazer and one of her two 2.5 year old cubs on 2/26/2023.
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_.01.jpg "128 Grazer and one of her two 2.5 year old cubs September 16, 2022 photo by Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) .01.jpg (692 KB)")
2022.09.18: The 128 Grazer family chows down, 9/18/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.19: 128 and her 2 cubs fish the lower river (0:00-1:49), 9/19/2022 video by markindify.
2022.09.20: The 128 Grazer family naps, 9/20/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.21: 128 Grazer and one of her cubs on the lower river bank, 9/21/2022 video by Itzy LO 335.
2022.09.22: 208 finds himself surrounded by Grazers, 9/22/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.23: 128 Grazer's girls visit the salad bar, 9/23/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.24: 128 Grazer and cubs at the oxbow, 9/24/2022 gif by LeafyHyrax.
2022.09.25: You can probably spot 128 Grazer and her cubs from space based on their glowing ears, 9/25/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.26: Ratna Narayan's 9/26/2022 video of the Golden Grazers resting by the spit road.
2022.09.27: The 128 family was last observed by the lower river bridge, 9/27/2022 video by markindify. It is very likely that these two cubs will be emancipated in the spring.
2023: 18.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/Two 3.5 year-old Cubs, then Successful Emancipation[]
May 2023:[]
2023.05.20: 128 Grazer returned to Brooks Camp with her two 3.5 year-old female cubs. Ranger Naomi observed and photographed them sharing this information in her 05/21/2023 09:19 comment: (Links to NPS photographs only #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5)
"...You might have heard that I had a visit from 128 Grazer and her two cubs (if you can call them that they are SO big) yesterday. Outside my cabin in Valley Road housing, I saw a very light colored bear that looked like a subadult to me. Then came another bear, then another. It was Grazer and her two cubs coming from Lake Brooks, a place they frequent. They look terrific. Very exciting. The question: Will 128 emancipate her cubs in their 4th season? In previous years, I have seen both 94 and 402 walk by my cabin here with their cubs, shortly before emancipating. So the question remains. Here are some photos. Enjoy."
2023.05.31 or Prior: 128 Grazer returned to the Brooks River with her two 3.5 year-old female offspring. Time will reveal if 128 will emancipate these offspring during the 2023 season or if the family group will remain together for another season. 128 Grazer has kept these two offspring, her 2nd known litter, longer than her 1st known litter. 128 Grazer, along with her two litter mates, were emancipated by their mother, 408 CC (aka Crooked Claw), when they were 3.5 years old. Kara Stenberg captured these photographs (#1, #2 & #3) of 128 Grazer and her two 3.5 year-old cubs on May 31, 2023 or prior. Brooks Lodge shared them in their May 31, 2023 Facebook post.: Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!
June 2023:[]
2023.06.15 - 2023.06.17: Haley Brooks & Adrein Brooks spent June 15, 2023 - June 17, 2023 camping at Brooks Camp where they were able to capture 128 Grazer's two 3.5 year-old offspring in some of the photographs and videos. Haley Brooks shared them in this June 18, 2023 instagram post. Click the arrow to scroll through their photographs and videos. The first solo bear is 128 Grazer's "social" offspring, the video with two young bears is of both of 128 Grazer's 3.5 year-old offspring, and the last photograph of an individual bear is 909, a now single adult female after emancipation of her 2.5 year-old offspring.
2023.06.17 or Prior: Katmai Conservancy posted to their Facebook on June 17, 2023 at 11:00 AKDT that 128 Grazer was observed with her two 3.5 year-old cubs on June 17, 2023 or prior.:
Katmai Conservancy's June 17, 2023 11:00 AKDT Facebook post stating that 128 Grazer has been confirmed as observed with her two 3.5 year-old cubs on June 17, 2023 or prior.
2023.06.19 or Prior: 128 Grazer's recently emancipated 3.5 year-old offspring are sticking together. Explore.org's June 19, 2023 06:15 AKDT Facebook post with a short video of the two female siblings together on June 19, 2023 or prior.
2023.06.30: Let the salmon feast begin...128 Grazer has the riffles and falls to herself to enjoy her 1st on live cam sockeye salmon of the 2023 season. 128 Grazer caught 4 salmon on the evening of June 30, 2023 before departing the riffles and falls areas of the Brooks River. Blair-55 created this gif of 128 Grazer in the riffles (p 19:04). NYCSteve created this gif of 128 Grazer in the riffles (p 20:03).:
mckate captured this video of 128 Gazer catching the 1st sockeye salmon on the Explore live cams of the 2023 season:
30 Jun 2023- 128 Makes First Catch of the Season (explore.org)
video by mckate
Hey Princess captured this video of 128 Grazer feasting on her 1st on live cam sockeye salmon of the 2023 season:
128 Grazer catches first salmon on bear cam Explore.org June 30, 2023
video by Hey Princess
twelve22 captured this video of 128 Grazer's 4 sockeye salmon catch of the evening.:
128 Catches the First Fish in the Riffles - June 30, 2023 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
128 Grazer then made her way up to check out the sockeye salmon options at the falls. Hey Princess captured this video.:
Truman Everts captured this June 30, 2023 18:56 photograph of 128 Grazer while visiting Brooks Camp (p 07/24/23 10:04). Truman Everts shared this June 30, 2023 18:58 AKDT photograph of 128 Grazer from his recent trip to Brooks Camp (p 07/17/23 13:34). Truman also captured this photograph of 128 Grazer looking a little different with a 100% soaked head, but still beautiful at 18:58 on June 30, 2023 (p 08/28/2023 10:23). Truman Everts photographed 128 Grazer in the riffles on June 30m 2023 19:05 AKDT (p 07/20/23 08:26). Truman Everts also captured this photograph of 128 Grazer in the riffles at 19:25 (p 07/22/23 11:51). Truman captured this close-up photograph of 128 Grazer diving in the riffles at 19:30 (p 08/28/2023 06:05). Truman also captured this 19:31 photograph of 128 Grazer in the riffles on June 30, 2023 (p 07/20/2023 13:45). Truman Everts shared this June 30, 2023 20:13 AKDT photograph of 128 Grazer (p 07/18/23 07:11).:
Thank you Truman, you have been missed!
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2023.06.30: 128 Grazer came to fish in this video captured by mckate:
30 Jun 2023- 128 Came to Fish! (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer makes her first catch on the live cams of the 2023 season on this video mckate captured.:
30 Jun 2023- 128 Makes First Catch of the Season (explore.org)-2
video by mckate
July 2023:[]
2023.07.01: 128 Grazer waits for the next pulse of salmon in this video captured by mckate:
1 Jul 2023- 128 Waits for Next Pulse of Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
Cruiser captured this video of 128 Grazer from the Brooks Falls Low view cam:
128 Grazer on BFL 01Jul23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 128 Grazer on July 1, 2023 (p 11:54). 128 Grazer cowgirl walking in this gif created by Cruiser (p 11:25). Something grabbed 128 Grazer's attention in the gif created by Cruiser (p 11:21). Cruiser created this gif of Those ears! (p 11:09). Blair-55 created this gif of 128 Grazer from the Brooks Falls Low cam (p 11:07).:
2023.07.02: The first GRAZERING of the 2023 live cam season has been documented!!! 128 Grazer "grazered" 164 "Bucky" in this gif created by Cruiser (p 15.17). Scooch's Mister created this gif of 128 grazering 164 "Bucky" (p 15:21) (note the file is too large to upload to the wiki, please click this link). Rae_Rae created this gif of 164 "Bucky" getting grazered by 128 Grazer (p 15:25). Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 128 Grazer going easy on the grazering 164 "Bucky" received (p 07/03/23 04:41).:
128 Grazer rejects 164's advances (courting) in this video captured by mckate:
2 Jul 2023- 128 Rejects 164's Advances (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer goes for a ride down stream in the current. Cruiser created this gif (p 14:09).:
mckate captured this video of 128 Grazer's ride in the rapids of the riffles:
2 Jul 2023- 128 Rides the Rapids (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer has a recent wound on the back of her left hind leg. Cruiser created this gif (p 14:37).:
mckate captured this video that shows the recent wound on the back of 128 Grazer's left hind leg on July 2, 2023:
2 Jul 2023- 128 Shows Her Wound (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.03: Truman Everts captured these photographs (#1 & #2) of 128 Grazer on July 3, 2023 12:25 AKDT. GRAPHIC WARNING! The second photograph is a close-up of 128 Grazer's left rear leg wound. Truman shared the following information (p 10/09/2023 01:58):
"As fresh as it looks, in this photograph, it's at least 2 weeks old, when this was taken. Even from a distance, it was hard to look at in June...and this close-up appears to show claw marks that most of us were assuming...for sensitive viewers, I'd add that I waited over 3 months to offer it, since NOW we all know that 128 got past this just fine."
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2023.07.04: 128 Grazer gives the falls a cursory look in this video captured by mckate:
4 Jul 2023- 128 Gives Falls a Cursory Look (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 checks the riffles to no avail in mckate's video:
4 Jul 2023- 128 Checks Riffles to No Avail (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.05: 128 Grazer's big pounce to a successful catch in these gifs (#1 & #2) created by Cruiser (p 20:31).:
128 Grazer with a big pounce before her successful catch in this video by Cruiser.:
128 Grazer savors catch RF 05Jul23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
89 Backpack finally responds to 128 Grazer's come hither looks video by mckate:
5 Jul 2023- 89 Finally Responds to 128's Come Hither Looks (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.06: 128 Grazer watches her cousin 909 fish the lip in this video mckate captured. 909 was sure that she was going to get the boot, but quickly went back to her spot when she saw Grazer sit.:
6 Jul 2023- 128 Watches Her Cousin Fish the Lip (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 displaces 89 Backpack from the riffles, and then she catches a fish in mckate's video:
6 Jul 2023- 128 Boots 89, Gets Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.07: 909 begs from her cousin, 128 Grazer in this video mckate captured:
7 Jul 2023- 909 Begs from 128 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.08: Lots of dashing, but no grabbing brought to you by 909, 912 "Mufasa", 128 Grazer, and 208 all captured by mckate in this video. They are seeing those fish though, and 208 almost got a duck. 208 later caught at least two fish in the riffles.:
8 Jul 2023- Lots of Dashing, But No Grabbing (explore.org)
video by mckate 909, 912 "Mufasa", 128 Grazer & 208
909 watches her cousin, 128 Grazer make a catch in this video captured by mckate. 909 then tried to sneak into the fishing hole, but you knew that wouldn't last. 128 Grazer is doing well as a generalist who can fish from almost any spot. 909, who is a lip specialist, is struggling because there just are no jumpers. Maybe she'll learn some tips watching her cousin fish:
8 Jul 2023- 909 Watches 128 Make a Catch (explore.org)
video by mckate
856's approach from stage right prompts 128 Grazer's exit stage left in these gifs (#1 of 128 & #2 of 856) created by Cruiser (p 13:19).:
2023.07.09: 807 watches 128 Grazer savor her fish in the video mckate captured:
9 Jul 2023- 807 Watches 128 Savor Her Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer eventually displaces 807 in this video mckate captured:
9 Jul 2023- 128 Eventually Displaces 807 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.10: Katbear58 created this gif of 128 Grazer (left) & 89 Backpack (right) (p 14:32).
801 chomps on 913 "Moomba" in this video captured by mckate. 801 was just letting 913 know that it's poor etiquette to block the path. 820 sure got out of 801's way in a hurry. 913 moved down to the riffles and stood behind 128 Grazer. 913 looked okay, but continues to live dangerously into the night of 07/10/2023. These boars need some fish.;
10 Jul 2023- 801 Chomps on 913 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.11: 856 displaces 12 Grazer gif created by Cruiser (p 19:59).:
2023.07.12: 801 and 128 Grazer come to blows, 32 Chunk moves both 801 & 128 in mckate's video:
12 Jul 2023- 801 and 128 Come to Blows, 32 Moves Both (explore.org)
video by mckate
910 denies 128 Grazer admittance to the lip in mckate's video:
12 Jul 2023- 910 Denies 128 Admittance to the Lip (explore.org)-2
video by mckate
128 Grazer makes her first catch on the lip of the 2023 season video captured by mckate:
12 Jul 2023- 128 Makes First Lip Catch of Season (explore.org)
video by mckate
18 "Humphrey" goes after 128 Grazer's fish in mckate's video:
12 Jul 2023- 18 Goes After 128's Fish (explore.org)-2
video by mckate
2023.07.13: 128 Grazer gives 821 "Pepper' a minor "grazering" in this video mckate captured:
13 Jul 2023- 128 Gives 821 Minor Grazering (explore.org)
video by mckate
910's girl game keeps 128 Grazer back in this video by mckate:
13 Jul 2023- 910's Girl Gang Keep 128 Back (explore.org)-2
video by mckate
2023.07.15: 128 Grazer, 153, 820 and 807 on the riffles bank in this video captured by mckate:
15 Jul 2023- 128, 153, 820 and 807 on Riffles Bank (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.16: 128 Grazer vomits while fishing the lip of Brooks Falls, gif created by Cruiser (p 16:25).:
128 Grazer lets 807 finish his fish before she boots him in this video by mckate:
16 Jul 2023- 128 Lets 807 Finish Fish Before Booting Him (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.17: 128 Grazer (near) & 17 (far) July 17, 2023 photograph by Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) (p 08/29/2023 15:04):
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128 Grazer keeps the peace on the lip in mckate's video.:
17 Jul 2023- 128 Keeps the Peace on the Lip (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.21: 801 displaces 128 Grazer in mckate's video:
21 Jul 2023- 801 Displaces 128 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.22: 128 Grazer can't move 402 video captured by mckate:
22 Jul 2023- 128 Can't Move 402 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.24: 128 Grazer won't share scraps with her daughter (Social or Studious, not sure which one) in this video captured by mckate:
24 Jul 2023- 128 Won't Share Scraps with Her Girl (explore.org)
video by mckate
146 "Addie" hits up 128 Grazer and 17 (aka "505F") in this video mckate captured. 146 "Addie" wanted 128 Grazer's scraps and 17's spot, but neither was budging.:
24 Jul 2023- 146 Hits Up 128 and 17 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.28: 208 fishes with 128 Grazer in this video captured by mckate:
28 Jul 2023- 208 Fishes with 128 (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer pirates from her son, 903, and won't share with her daughter (Studious or Social, not sure which one) in this video by mckate:
28 Jul 2023- 128 Takes from Son, Won't Share with Daughter (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.31: 128 Grazer has a cool down in this video mckate captured:
Grazer just eats roe & brains in this video captured by mckate:
31 Jul 2023- 128 Just Eats Roe and Brains (explore.org)
video by mckate
August 2023:[]
2023.08.03: 151 Walker & 634 Popeye bicker until 128 Grazer shows up in this video mckate captured:
3 Aug 2023- 151 and 634 Bicker Until 128 Shows Up (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.05: 128 Grazer (near) & 480 Otis (far) both successfully fishing in this gif created by LeafyHyrax (p 08:25). Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 128 Grazer's (left) unsuccessful attempt to get 480 Otis (right) to move (p 08:43).:
151 Walker (near) stays out of the way as 128 Grazer (center) slowly displaces 801 (far) in this video mckate captured:
5 Aug 2023- 128 Slowly Displaces 801 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.08: 128 trains for Fat Bear Week in this video captured by mckate:
8 Aug 2023- 128 Trains for Fat Bear Week (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 ascends the steep trail in mckate's video:
8 Aug 2023- 128 Ascends the Steep Trail (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.10: Stop the Presses! 151 Walker displaces 128 Grazer in mckate's video. mckate shared this additional information in the description to her video: "He's been testing this for the last week or so, but usually chickens out. It was a very slow displacement. It would be really interesting to see if she would move for him when she's not so full.":
10 Aug 2023- Stop the Presses! 151 Displaces 128 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.11: 909 hits up cousin, 128 Grazer, for scraps in this video captured by mckate:
11 Aug 2023- 909 Hits Up Cousin 128 for Scraps (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer exits stage left by climbing the far lip of the falls in this video by mckate:
11 Aug 2023- 128 Exits Stage Left (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer shows off her exceptional weight video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM):
11 Aug 2023- 128 Grazer shows her exceptional weight (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2023.08.12: 128 Grazer wakes up and has a good scratch in this video mckate captures:
12 Aug 2023- 128 Wakes Up and Has a Good Scratch (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 chases her offspring, 903 in this video by mckate. 128 Grazer just wanted 907's scraps and 903 panicked. Grazer probably would have chased 909 too, but 909 knew better than to run. In the end there were no scraps.:
12 Aug 2023- 128 Chases Her Boy (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.14: 128 Grazer with a huge fish gif created by oregonshefisher (p 21:58).:
907 draws a crowd in this video by mckate. 128 Grazer, 164 "Bucky Dent" and 903 "Gully" were all hoping for 907's scraps.:
14 Aug 2023- 907 Draws a Crowd (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.18: 128 Grazer waits for a spot in the far pool in mckate's video:
18 Aug 2023- 128 Waits for a Spot in the Far Pool (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.19: 128 Grazer begs from 909 in this video mckate captured:
18 Aug 2023- 128 Begs from 909 (explore.org)
video by mckate
747 chases 128 Grazer out of the far pool in this video captured by mckate:
19 Aug 2023- 747 Chases 128 Out of the Far Pool (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.20: 128 Grazer's "water displacement was impressive by itself, but it looks like she blew a fish out of the hole as well" in this gif created by oregonshefisher (p 19:16).:
2023.08.21: 151 Walker (near), 480 Otis (center) and 128 Grazer fish the far side of the river in this video mckate captured:
21 Aug 2023- 128 Splashes Around 480 (explore.org)
video by mckate
128 Grazer splashes around 480 Otis in this video by mckate:
21 Aug 2023- 128 Splashes Around 480 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.22: 128 Grazer shows the boys, 747 (near) and 151 Walker (far) how it's done in this video captured by mckate:
22 Aug 2023- 128 Shows the Boys How It's Done (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.24: Independent adult boar, 903 "Gully", asks his mother, 128 Grazer, for a snack (begs from 128) in this video mckate captured:
24 Aug 2023- 903 Asks His Mom for a Snack (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.28: 128 Grazer enjoys having the far pool to herself in mckate's video:
28 Aug 2023- 128 Enjoys Having Far Pool to Herself (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.08.29: 164 "Bucky Dent" does not want to move for 128 Grazer in this video mckate captured:
29 Aug 2023- 164 Doesn't Want to Move for 128 (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2023:[]
2023.09.07: 128 Grazer makes a daylight appearance in this video captured by mckate:
7 Sep 2023- 128 Makes a Daylight Appearance (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.10: 438 "Svetlana"/"Studious" casually strolls by her mom, 128 Grazer in this video captured by mckate:
10 Sep 2023- 128's Studious Casually Strolls by Her (explore.org)
video by mckate 428 "Svetlana"/"Studious" & 128 Grazer
October 2023:[]
2023.10.05: Match 3 2023 Fat Bear Week - It’s a rematch of the rotund rivals! Their contentious competition continued long after 151 Walker’s bitter defeat by 128 Grazer in their 2022 Fat Bear Week matchup. The conflict even continued on the river for a coveted fishing spot.
128 Grazer was the gate keeper of 151 Walker's win with 135,885 votes; 151 Walker's titanic tummy was not able to overshadow 128 Grazer's glow-up with 12,902 votes.
2023.10.07: 2023 Fat Bear Week Match 7 - Presenting the paladins of portly pulchritude, our huge hulking heroes: 128 Grazer and 747! A daring and dauntless dame, 128 Grazer is a fine example of Ursus chonkus. 747, the Brodignagian behemoth of a bear holds the heavyweight title, 2022 Fat Bear Week Champion. These two dominant forces collide on the river and in this match! While the ground shakes beneath their paws, don't let it shake you!
The results are in! 128 Grazer grounded the bearoplane, and Bear Force One, 747, never made it off the runway. 128 set her sights on success and removed the reigning champ from the competition with 66,687 votes vs 9,925 votes.:
2023.10.09: Being single in the bear world has its advantages and these two sows know it. They spend the season focusing on self-care and fishing to get fabulously fat. A praetorian protector as a parent, 128 Grazer swells up when single. This blimp of a bear basically balloons up! 435 Holly is a matchless matriarch and the quintessence of cool. When cubless, 435 Holly becomes a monstrous marshmallow. How do you choose between these two strong independent sows in Match 10 of the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition?
435 Holly, the Queen of Corpulence and monstrous marshmallow, was burnt by the behemothic 128 Grazer with 83,342 vs 18,597 votes.
2023.10.10: Which bear will reign supreme? Two of the most dominant bears in the river face off as first-time finalists in the Fat Bear Week finale! 128 Grazer’s powerful presence is as thunderous as her thick tree trunk thighs. She’s large and in charge but is she beatable in the bracket? 32 Chunk’s gargantuan gut has cast a shadow on his competition and has launched this Leviathan to the last round. Can his pudginess propel him to the prize?
Voters have spoken LOUDLY. (You practically screamed at us.) We have our 2023 Fat Bear Week winner: 128 Grazer! The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut. The Mondo mountain of a male, 32 Chunk, proved his prominent posterior was worthy of a whopping win (Chin up, Chunk). But in the end, Chunk got Grazered. The bear with the biggest beardonkadonk joins the Fat Bear Week Hall of Chompions. Let’s crown our Queen that’s thicker than a bowl of oatmeal, 128 Grazer! Long live the Queen! 128 Grazer took the title with 108,321 votes to 32 Chunk's 23,134 votes.
2023.10.12: 128 Grazer does things her way...as the 2023 Fat Bear Week Crowned Queen, she is holding her own Fat Bear Week Camp:
128 Grazer holds Fat Bear Week Camp
Explore.org Live Cam Banner October 13, 2023 09:30
Known Courting & Mating:[]
2014:[]
634 Popeye Mating: 128 Grazer was observed mating with 634 Popeye in 2014.[]
634 Popeye's page of the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book provides the information that 128 Grazer mated with 634 Popeye during the 2014 season.
2015:[]
747 Courting & Mating: 128 Grazer was courted by and mated with 747 in 2015.[]
Mike Fitz captured this footage of 747 courting 128 Grazer in 2015.
128 mated with possibly 747 in June 2015 per Ranger Mike 07/08/2015 comment:[]
2019: []
51 Diver Junior Courting, June 21, 2019:[]
2019.06.21: 51 Diver Junior was observed courting 128 Grazer. Video by mckate.:
856 Courting, June 27, 2019: []
856 appears to possibly be courting 128 Grazer and possibly be protecting his courting rights from another unidentified adult male in this June 27, 2019 video by Erum Chad.:
856 courting 128 Grazer above the falls video by Birgitt.:
2023:[]
164 & 128 Courting:[]
2023.07.02: 128 Grazer rejects 164's courting advances in this video captured by mckate:
2 Jul 2023- 128 Rejects 164's Advances (explore.org)
video by mckate
Known Litters of Cubs:[]
1st Known Litter: 2016 (902 "Fifi"/"Bonsai" & 903 "Gully")[]
2016: 3 Spring Cubs, 1 Female and 2 Males
2017: 3 Yearlings
2018: Successful Emancipation of her three 2.5 Year-Old Offspring
The family group was initially observed together in early season 2018. Shortly thereafter, 128 Grazer was observed with only the larger blonder male (903) and the smaller blond female (902 "Fifi" / "Bonsai"). A short time later, 128 Grazer successfully emancipated these two remaining 2.5 year-old offspring. To our knowledge, this is the first documented occurrence of partial emancipation by a sow known to use the Brooks River.
2nd Known Litter: 2020 (428 "Svetlana" & 429 "Mila")[]
2020: 2 spring cubs
2021: 2 yearlings (both female)
2022: Two 2.5 year old cubs
2023: 128 Grazer returned with both 3.5 year-old female offspring. The family group was observed together on May 31, 2023 or prior. Will emancipation occur this season?
Emancipation of 128 Grazer's 3.5 year-old offspring did eventually occur. These two female offspring were independently identified and assigned bear monitoring numbers 428 "Svetlana" and 429 "Mila".
Known Relatives:[]
Mother: 408 CC (aka Crooked Claw), Speculated
Father: Unknown
Offspring:
902 "Fifi" / "Bonsai" and 903, 2016 litter
428 "Svetlana" and 429 "Mila", 2020 litter
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2016: Successful[]
128 Grazer was successfully darted in 2016 by Ranger Michael Saxton
2017: Unsuccessful[]
Ranger Michael Saxton attempted to dart 128 Grazer in 2017, but that attempt was unsuccessful.
A special thank you to Xander-Sage for creating the gif of NPS photos from the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook.