708 Amelia July 2021 NPS photo
Adult Female
Year First Identified: 2003 as a 2.5 year-old Independent Subadult
Year of Birth: 2001
Year Last Observed: 2023
Offspring Of: 468 Reggie
Known Litters of Cubs: 4 (2008, 2015, 2019 & 2023)
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: Unknown
Identification:[]
2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook & 2014 Bears of Brooks River book: This bear has a small, rotund body. She has a light brown coat, dark claws, and a straight and short muzzle that resembles 468 Reggie .
Her ears are perched high on her head. During the fall months, she often has longer and more reddish fur on her neck and shoulders.
2015 & 2016 Bears of Brooks River book: This bear has a small, but rotund body. In June and July, she has a light brown coat. By the fall, her coat becomes uniformly brown, but she can have more reddish fur around neck in some years. 708’s ears are perched high on her head. She also has dark claws and a straight and short muzzle that resembles 468.
2017 & 2018 Bears of Brooks River book: This bear has a small, but rotund body. In June and July, she has a light brown coat. By the fall, her coat becomes uniformly brown, but she can have more reddish fur around neck in some years. 708’s ears are perched high on her head. She also has dark claws and a straight and short muzzle that resembles 468, who is believed to be her mother.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook: She is another female that appears to be habituated to the presence of people and the activity around camp, often passing directly through camp if not discouraged.
She can be seen fishing from the falls downstream to the lower river and often stands on her hind legs for prolonged periods to scan the river. Recently, she has approached anglers in a manner that suggests she has obtained fish from them.
In 2008, she arrived in the Brooks River area with one spring cub (284). While caring for this cub during the fall months she fished the head of Brooks River, possibly to avoid other bears. This was a marked behavioral change from years past.
2014 Bears of Brooks River book: Same as 2012 book above, except omits: "Recently, she has approached anglers in a manner that suggests she has obtained fish from them."
2015 Bears of Brooks River book: Several years ago, 708 was very well known by visitors and staff. When she was a subadult and young adult, she would often pass directly through camp if not discouraged, even when she was raising her first cub. More recently, however, she’s rarely seen moving through Brooks Camp.
This bear has been seen fishing nearly everywhere in the river— falls, cut bank, lower river, and even at Lake Brooks. She often stands on her hind legs for prolonged periods to scan the river, which is a behavior that her offspring, 284, also does.
She was nicknamed in her subadult years because of her propensity to disappear
2016 Bears of Brooks River book: Same as 2015 edition above with this additional informaiton.:
She was not identified in 2015.
2017 Bears of Brooks River book: Same as 2016 edition above with the following additional information:
In 2016, 708 returned to Brooks River with two large yearling cubs. She was most often seen fishing with her cubs along the cut bank and lower river, frequently standing on her hind legs while she fished. She was last seen in fall with both yearling cubs intact.
2018 Bears of Brooks River book: Several years ago, #708 was very well known by visitors and staff. When she was a subadult and young adult, she would often pass directly through camp if not discouraged, even when she was raising her first cub. More recently, however, she’s rarely seen moving through Brooks Camp.
This bear has been seen fishing nearly everywhere in the river— falls, cut bank, lower river, and even at Lake Brooks. She often stands on her hind legs for prolonged periods to scan the river, which is a behavior that her offspring, #284, also does. #708 is believed to be the offspring of #468. She was nicknamed in her subadult years because of her propensity to disappear. She was not identified in 2015.
In 2016, #708 returned to Brooks River with two large yearling cubs. She was most often seen fishing with her cubs along the cut bank and lower river, frequently standing on her hind legs while she fished. She returned in 2017 with both cubs, then 2.5 year olds, and raised them through the fall.
Life History:[]
2001: Spring Cub with 468 Reggie and her Littermate, Speculated[]
708 Amelia is believed to be one of two 2001 offspring of 468 Reggie . If 708 is the 2001 offspring of 468 Reggie, then 708 Amelia would have been a spring cub in 2001. 708 would have spent the 2001 season with 468 Reggie and her littermate.
2002: Yearling with 468 Reggie and her Littermate, Speculated[]
708 Amelia is believed to be the 2001 offspring of 468 Reggie . If 708 is the 2001 offspring of 468 Reggie then 708 would have been a yearling in 2002; remaining with 468 Reggie and her littermate.
October 2002:[]
Year Unknown:[]
Gif of 708 bouncing on a tree from 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook. In 2015, 708 Amelia had a litter of 2 spring cubs, who were later believed to become 907 & 908. JG shared a snapshot of 907 and 908 , as 3.5 year-old independent subadults taken either August 11, 2018 or August 12, 2018 . Notice their (907's & 908's) resemblance to 708 Amelia in the KNP&P gif of 708 Amelia bouncing on the tree.
2003: 2.5 Year-Old Independent Subadult, 1st Year Classified []
July 2003:[]
2004: 3.5 Year-Old Subadult[]
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2005: 4.5 Year-Old (Subadult or Young Adult?)[]
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2006: 5.5 Year-Old[]
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2007: 6.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
708 Amelia must have mated in 2007 since she returned to the Brooks River with a spring cub in 2008.
June 2007:[]
2007.06.09: Ranger Jeanne's photos (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 708 Amelia napping on the beach of Naknek Lake. Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia chewing on a rope. Ranger Jeanne's photo of Ranger Roy keeping an eye on 708 Amelia who is trying to appear innocent. Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia heading out of camp.
September 2007:[]
2008: 7.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/ 1 Spring Cub, 1st Known Litter, 284 "Electra", Speculated[]
In 2008, 708 Amelia arrived in the Brooks River area with 1 spring cub' her 1st known litter.
2008 Season:[]
2008.??.??: Could this be 708 Amelia with her spring cub (284 "Electra") during the 2008 season in this video by tylerbp6 published September 13, 2008?
July 2008:[]
2008.07.26: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia with her spring cub (284 "Electra") from the 708 Amelia KNP&P flickr gallery .
2008.07.27-07.29: Jim Chagares photographed 708 with her spring cub 284 from 7/27-7/28/2008, photo #'s 10, 32-51, 53-60 and 64-72. Mike Fitz confirmed the identification from photos on a now inactive Flickr site . They can now be seen on Jim Chagare's website .
2009: 8.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/ 1 Yearling, 284 "Electra", Speculated[]
June 2009:[]
2009.06.29: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia and her yearling (284 "Electra").
708 Amelia and her yearling (284) can be seen in this video by foreseit. 708 can be heard jaw popping and huffing in response to the bears that are across the river.:
Cam viewer and BWA President, Michael's June 29, 2009 photo of 708 Amelia with yearling 284.
2010: 9.5 Year-Old Adult Female with One 2.5 Year-Old Cub, 284 "Electra", Speculated[]
July 2010:[]
2010.07.??: 708 Amelia and 284 "Electra" can be seen playing in the beginning of this video by cam viewer and park visitor GrizBear44. This is the last year that 708 and 284 spent together as a family group.:
2010.07.17: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia with her 2.5 year-old cub (284 "Electra") on Spit Road.
September 2010:[]
2011: 10.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
June 2011:[]
2011.06.09: Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 Amelia standing near the floating bridge.
2012: 11.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
708 was included in the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook:
September 2012:[]
2013: 12.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
August 2013:[]
2013.08.23: Ranger Mike shared this August 23, 2013 photo of 708 Amelia in his August 29, 2013 15:49 comment :
2014: 13.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
708 was included in the 2014 Bears of Brooks River book on page 43.:
Late June 2014 - Early July 2014:[]
2014.06.29 - 2014.07.05: 708 Amelia was observed being courted by 856 the week prior to July 12, 2014.:
An NPS photo by Ranger Michael Fitz appears in the July 15, 2014 Katmai Terrane blog: Being Dominant . Ranger Jeanne commented on July 12, 2014 that 856 was courting 708 Amelia last week (which would have been between June 29, 2014 and July 5, 2014).:
July 2014:[]
2020.07.07: Laszlo Molnar captured 7/7/2014 video of 856 courting 708 at Brooks Falls. The pair can be seen from 5:20-6:17.
2014.07.12: Ranger Jeanne captured these two photos (#1 & #2 ) of 634 Popeye mating with 708 Amelia on July 12, 2014. Ranger Jeanne captured these photos (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 708 Amelia on July 12, 2014.
JB Grace's video of 708 Amelia mating with 634 Popeye.:
2014.07.14: 708 was observed mating with 856. There was a video by Hermosa Paul on youTube, but youTube deleted it because the words bear porn appeared in the title of the video. Mike Fitz did confirm the identification of the two bears in the video prior to it being deleted .
2014.07.17: 128 Grazer and 708 Amelia have words in the beginning of the video by JB Grace.:
September 2014:[]
2015: 14.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/ At Least 2 Spring Cubs, 2nd Known Litter, 907 & 908 , Speculated[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book on page 44.:
2015 Season:[]
708 Amelia was not observed during official 2015 season bear monitoring sessions but arrived per official bear monitoring data with 2 yearlings in 2016. Explore.org cam viewers have captured live cam video footage that appears to be 708 with these two spring cubs in 2015.
September 2015:[]
2015.09.??: Instagrammer peterphotogram captured this photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs, now 907 and 908.
October 2015:[]
2015.10.18 Approximately 19:40 AKDT: 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs video by Mickey Williams.:
7 40 pm AKDT Mom fishing at Falls 10 18 2015 Katmai National Park by Mickey Williams 708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs?
2015.10.19 Approximately 10:00 AKDT: 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs video by Mickey Williams.:
10 00 am AKDT moms and cubs by Falls Katmai National Park by Mickey Williams 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs?
2015.10.22: 708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video by Mickey Williams.:
708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video #2 by Mickey Williams.:
708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video #3 by Mickey Williams.:
Mom & 2 cubs at falls part 3 10 22 15 Katmai National Park 708 Amelia (w 907 & 908) by Mickey Williams
2016: 15.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/ 2 Yearlings, 907 & 908 , Speculated[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2016 Bears of Brooks River book on page 53.:
June 2016:[]
2016.06.29: Mike Fitz' photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
July 2016:[]
2016.07.01: Mike Fitz photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
This July 1, 2016 video by Ratna shows 284 "Electra: and her two spring cubs on the spit near the overturned boat in the beginning (284 is believed to be 708 Amelia's offspring) and then at approximately 4:11 into the video, 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings can be seen near the grassy point.:
There are 2 sets of moms and cubs on this video, one hazy, one clear.Please identify July 1, 2016 by Ratna 284 with 2 spring cubs & 708 with 2 yearlings
708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Ratna:
708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Ratna:
708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Ratna.:
2016.07.02: Mike Fitz photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 yealrings.
Ranger Jeanne's photos (#1 & #2 ) of 708 Amelia. Ranger Jeanne's photo of 708 with her 2 yearlings.
2016.07.05: 708 Amelia and her two yearlings fishing at Brooks Falls video by Juergen.:
2016.07.06: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings and 273 with her yearling in the lower river area at approximately 15:00 AKDT video by Mickey Williams.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings at approximately 15:14 AKDT video by Mickey Williams.
Jen shared these July 6, 2016 snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 & #5 ) of 708 Amelia and her two yearlings.:
2016.07.07: 708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Victoria White.:
2016.07.09: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings on the spit video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings coming from spit road area to grassy point then on to the up river side of the floating bridge video by Ratna.:
2016.07.15: Juergen's early morning gifs of 708 Amelia and her two yearlings.: Gif #1 & Gif #2
Video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
2016.07.22: Erum Chad (aka Erie)'s evening video of 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings.:
At approximately 19:11 AKDT 708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Mickey Williams.:
2016.07.25: Erum Chad's (aka Erie) evening video of 708 Amelia and her two yearlings.:
2016.07.26: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Melissa Freels.:
2016.07.28: Juanita Roper's video of 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings:
August 2016:[]
2016.08.02: 708 Amelia with her two yearlings video by Stmango.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings and 273 with her yearling video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
2016.08.04: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Juergen.:
2016.08.21 or prior: Kara Stenberg captured this photograph of 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings on August 21, 2016 or prior, shared via Brooks Lodge's August 21, 2016 07:16 Facebook post .:
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2016.08.31: Could this be 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Melissa Freels.:
September 2016:[]
2016.09.01: At approximately 14:04 AKDT 708 Amelia and her two yearlings video by Mickey Williams.:
At approximately 14:25 AKDT 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings video by Mickey Williams.:
Brenda D captured this video of 708 and her 2 yearlings. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.09.02: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Melissa Freels.:
2016.09.14: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Ratna.:
2016.09.16: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Cheryl B.:
2016.09.19: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings at the falls video by JoniTNC.:
October 2016:[]
2016.10.16: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Cheryl B.:
708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings at Brooks Falls video by Melissa Freels.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings Part 1 video by Ratna.:
Part 2 video by Ratna.:
Part 3 video by Ratna:
Martina's gif of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings meet up with 402 with her 2 yearlings and 719 (435's biological 2.5 year-old subadult) video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA). Steve says you may want to lower the volume a bit for this one!.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings meet up with 402 with her 2 yearlings and 719 (435's biological 2.5 year-old subadult). video by Cheryl B. Turn your sound up for this interaction between the family groups.:
Melissa Freels video of the meet-up between 708 with her 2 yearlings, 402 with her 2 yearlings, and 719. This also has sound.:
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Ratna.:
2016.10.17: Martina's gif of 708 Amelia pouncing into the river for a fish.
708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia video by Ratna:
Shanta's gif of 708 Amelia:
2016.10.19: 284 "Electra" with her 2 spring cubs and 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
2017: 16.5 Year-Old Adult Female w/ Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs, 907 & 908 , Speculated[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 58.:
2017 Season:[]
708 Amelia kept her two 2.5 year-old cubs with her for the 2017 season. 708 Amelia kept 284 "Electra", 708's only other known litter, into her 3rd season also.
Xander-Sage shared these 2017 season snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 & #15 ) of the 708 family group. Xander-Sage also shared these 2017 season snapshots (#16 , #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , #21 & #22 ) of the 708 family group. Keli shared this 2017 snapshot of 708 Amelia with one of her two 2.5 year-old cubs. Keli shared this 2017 season snapshot of 708 Amelia with both of her 2.5 year-old cubs.:
June 2017:[]
2017.06.05 or Prior: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs were observed at Brooks Camp on June 5, 2017 or prior perRanger David Kopshever's Brown Bear Update Explore blog . NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack.
2017.06.16 or Prior: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs photo by Kara Stenberg via Brooks Lodge's June 16, 2017 Facebook post . 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year-old cubs photo by Kara Stenberg via Brooks Lodge's June 16, 2017 Facebook post .:
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2017.06.18 or Prior: 708 Amelia photo by Kara Stenberg via Brooks Lodge's June 18, 2017 Facebook post .:
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2017.06.23: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Arlene Beech.:
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs at approximately 06:00 AKDT on June 23, 2017 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.06.27 or 2017.06.28: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs strolling through camp video by Leslie Seal.:
July 2017:[]
2017.07.??: Cam viewer and park visitor, NutsBoutBears shared these July 2017 photos of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs.: 708 Amelia only (5/5/2019 comment , photo only link ), 708 Amelia with 1 of 2 cubs (5/5/2019 comment , photo only link ), and 708 Amelia only - rear view (5/5/2019 comment , photo only link ).
2017.07.01: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs at approximately 23:20 AKDT video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.07.??: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Mocha.:
2017.07.01: Posting Real shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs.:
2017.07.04: MtnHigh Bry captured this video that includes 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs (907 and 908) on 7/4/2017. The family can be seen on the right of the screen at 11:58. 435 Holly is seen with her 2 spring cubs (25 and 26) on the left. 435 Holly does a dash a grab, catches a fish and is immediately followed by 708 Amelia's 2 cubs who want to steal her fish. In the process, one of 435 Holly's cubs becomes separated from her. The 435 family is reunited at the end of the video.
2017.07.05: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Ratna.:
2017.07.06: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Olatz Azcona Munárriz (aka Olatz) shared four 7/6/2017 photos of 708 Amelia and her yearlings 907 and 908 on 3/27/2022, #1, #2, #3 and #4. It is difficult to be certain which cub is 907 or 908. "708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs, 907 and 908 these days, showed up at the falls not long after I made it to the platform the evening of July 6, 2017. It was my first trip to Brooks River. The family ate some scraps by the island and later tried to catch a salmon in the small pool near the falls platform. July 6, 2017. Two days later, the family stole the show on the lower river. It was a joy to see 907 and 908 play-fighting away and even trying to engage their mom in play." Olatz shared a 7/6/2017 photo of 708 Amelia with 907 and 908 on 5/3/2023. " 708 Amelia with her yearlings, 907 and 908 these days, showed up at the falls during my very first evening in Brooks Camp back in 2017."
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2017.07.08: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Olatz Azcona Munárriz (aka Olatz) shared ten 7/8/2017 photos of 708 Amelia and her yearlings 907 and 908 on 3/27/2022, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10. "Two days later, the family stole the show on the lower river. It was a joy to see 907 and 908 play-fighting away and even trying to engage their mom in play." July 8, 2017. Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
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708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs can be seen playing in the lower river area in this video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.07.11: One of 708 Amelia's 2.5 year-old cubs makes an attempt to fish the lip of Brooks Falls in this video by Pitchey.:
Brown Bear Fishing July 11, 2017 by Pitchey 708 Amelia's 2.5 year-old cub tries to fish the lip of Brooks Falls
2017.07.18 or Prior: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs on the cutbank photo by Kara Stenberg via the July 18, 2017 Brooks Lodge Facebook post .:
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2017.07.23: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph , her absolute favorite photograph of 708, during her 2017 trip to Brooks Camp (p 02/09/2020 06:46 ).:
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2017.07.27: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs fishing the riffles video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.07.30: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs [http:// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXFPxEkZ26w video] by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
August 2017:[]
2017.08.22: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs at the falls video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.08.23: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs crossing the river video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.08.26: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs waiting to get into the jacuzzi video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.08.30: 708 Amelia searching for her misplaced 2.5 year-old cubs video by DTB:
Me When My Kids Don't Answer Their Phones or Texts August 30, 2017 by DTB 708 searches for misplaced cubs
708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs at the falls [http:// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9pe41W4BBQ video] by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
September 2017:[]
2017.09.??: 708 Amelia's cubs try to steal fish from 804 or 806 the Little Lip Fisher in this Explore highlights video published September 26, 2017. At approximately 1:17 into the video, one of 708's cubs washes over the lip of Brooks Falls.
2017.09.??: Lesleezee shared this September 2017 photo of 708 Amelia near the Brooks Falls wildlife viewing platform. Lesleezee said 708 had come to the falls with her two ginormous 2.5 year-old cubs. Lesleezee shared a June 2018/September 2017 combination photo of 708 Amelia on 4/4/2021. "708 Bottom photo taken in September 2017; top photo in June 2018. Both photos taken off the falls platform (riffles side)."
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2017.09.??: Melissa Freels shared these September 2017 photos of 708 Amelia (top photo) and 284 "Electra" (bottom photo) from her trip to Brooks Camp. Melissa also shared this photo of 708 taken the same day as the one above. Melissa also shared these two photos (#1 & #2 ) of 708 Amelia. Melissa shared this photo of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs after crossing the river above the falls; pictured here on the bear trail on the hillside opposite the platform.
2017.09.01: Showdown at the jacuzzi with 503 Cubadult, 719, and 708 with her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Brenda D.
2017.09.02: At approximately 16:56 AKDT 719 is chased once again for her salmon by 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
503 comes to the rescue of 719 when 708 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs gang up on 719 video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs stealing fish from 719 video by Ratna.:
2017.09.03: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs near the riffles cam video by Ratna.:
708's cub tries to steal fish from 719 video by Patricia65.:
At approximately 14:30 AKDT 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-olds go after 503 who has a salmon, but 708 and her clan get chased by 747 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.09.07: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs at the falls video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2017.09.08: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs photo by Melissa Freels.
2017.09.15: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year old cubs flickr video by Lee (aka RiverPA).
2017.09.16: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs photo by Lee (aka RiverPA).
2017.09.24: One of 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year-old cubs is swept over the falls on September 24, 2017 during a pirating attempt with a subadult bears. Video by Ratna is in slow motion.:
Explore Bears and Bison published video of this same event on 9/26/2017. The subadult who is being pirated from is believed to be 806.
Amelia and Cubs Try To Steal Fish - Katmai National Park - Live Cam Highlight, video by Explore Bears and Bison
October 2017:[]
2017.10.??: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs and 284 and her two yearlings can be seen in this October 2017 slideshow video by GreenRiver.:
2017.10.??: GreenRiver captured these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) of 708 Amelia in October 2017 (p 02/09/2020 08:06 ). GreenRiver captured this snapshot of 708 Amelia (near) with 284 "Electra" (far) in October 2017 (p 02/09/2020 08:11 ).:
2017.10.02: 708 dives to catch a salmon and comes up with one as her two 2.5 year-old cubss swarm her for her catch at approximately 17:34 AKDT video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.10.05: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Melissa Freels.:
2017.10.21: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Melissa Freels.:
2017.10.22: 708 close-up video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
708 Amelia on Backpack's rock video by Ratna. There are some good close-up views of 708's claws in this video. 708 also stands on her hind legs on top of the rock.:
Ratna shared these October 22, 2017 snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 & #14 ) of 708 Amelia. Goof_n shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia with her two cubs (p 02/09/2020 08:42 ).:
708 Amelia searches for her 2.5 year-old cubs video by Melissa Freels.:
KCanada shared these snapshots of 708 Amelia searching for her cubs and then snapshots (#2 , #3 & #4 ) of the family group after they were reunited. KCanada commented that: "Amelia seemed pretty anxious; I think that 856s presence might have been a factor.":
708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs video by Ratna.:
Explore's October 22, 2017 highlight video "Bear 284 with cubs". 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs leave when 284 "Electra" and her two yearlings show up. 284 "Electra" is believed to be the daughter of 708 Amelia.
Mom Bear And Cubs Crash The Party - Brown Bears Live Cam Highlight 10 22 17 Explore highlight video-0
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs at Backpack's rock and 284 "Electra" with her two yearlings at the island video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs eating salmon in the snow video by Birgitt.:
Birgitt's October 22, 2017 video of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs (907 & 908) near the riffles.:
2017.10.22 not 2017.10.23: Erum Chad (aka Erie)'s video that shows 284 "Electra" and her two cubs at 1:42 and then 708 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs at 2:47.: (See 10/22/2017 published date)
Bear 284 with cubs tail gated by 708 and cubs Brooks falls katmai 2017 10 23 00 07 59 769 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)
Jen shared these October 22, 2017 snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 & #6 ) of 708 Amelia. Jen shared these October 22, 2017 snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) of 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year-old cubs.:
2017.10.24: 856 arrives and frightens 708 Amelia video by Melissa Freels.:
2017.10.26: 708 Amelia snapshots (#1 & #2 ) by KCanada ::
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs from the Riffles cam video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
2017.10.27: 708 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs can be seen beginning at approximately 48:22 into this video by Explore Recorder.:
CamOp Scout was on the live cam controls when 708 and her two 2.5 year old cubs were seen on the BF and Riffles cams on October 27, 2017. Cam Op Scount shared the following snapshots taken from the cam controls during her shift.: #1 : 708 Amelia standing on a rock , #2 : 708 with both cubs , #3 708's lighter cub with a salmon and a magpie : photo 1 & photo 2 , #4 : 708's two cubs , 708 with both cubs , 708 and 1 of the 2 cubs .
708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs watch a subadult video by Melissa Freels. Melissa's video begins earlier than Brenda D's video below. Both videos end at approximately the same time.:
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs below the Brooks Falls wildlife viewing platform video by Brenda D. Brenda's video begins after Melissa's video above; both videos end at approximately the same time. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs from the rock, to the fish ladder, and then to the island video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
Brenda D's video of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs by the platform, fish ladder, and then back to the rock. 908 can be seen urinating at the 3:20 mark, she is a female. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
10.27.2017 - 708 and Cubs by Platform, Fish Ladder and Back to the Rock (908 is a female evidence at 3 20 mark)
708 Amelia on Backpack's rock and 503 Cubadult passes through video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2018: 17.5 Year-Old Single Adult Female[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2018 Bears of Brooks River book on page 59.:
2018 Season:[]
708 Amelia was first observed as a single adult female in 2018. She is believed to have successfully emancipated both of her now 3.5 year-old offspring from her 2015 litter. Those offspring, now independent subadults are believed to be male 907 and female 908 .
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this video of 708 Amelia from 2018 season observations.
JG shared these 2018 season snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 & #15 ) of 708 Amelia taken between June 24, 2018 and October 9, 2018.:
June 2018:[]
2018.06.??: Lesleezee shared this photo of 708 Amelia and 151 Walker by the walkway near the tree house in June 2018 at Brooks falls. 151 came up to the falls with 719 and left with 708! Lesleezee shared a June 2018/September 2017 combination photo of 708 Amelia on 4/4/2021. "708 Bottom photo taken in September 2017; top photo in June 2018. Both photos taken off the falls platform (riffles side)."
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2018.06.??: Park visitor and cam viewer, Melissa Freels shared these June 2016 photos of 708 Amelia: #1 708 Amelia following 151 Walker on Valley Road , #2 151 Walker following 708 Amelia on Valley Road & #3 708 Amelia .:
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2018.06.??: Melissa Freels also captured these photographs (#1 & #2 ) of 708 Amelia in June 2018 (p 02/09/2020 19:17 ).:
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2018.06.??: 708 Amelia and 503 Cubadult were observed courting and mating in June 2018 by Melissa Feels (p 02/09/2020 19:17 ). Melissa shared this photograph of the couple on the spit.:
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2018.06.21: 708 Amelia was observed at Brooks Falls without her 2017 cubs per Mike Fitz' June 22, 2018 12:07 comment .:
"...One of Brooks River's more well known females, 708 Amelia made an appearance yesterday at Brooks Falls. She had 2.5 year-old cubs last year, but was single when she visited the river yesterday.
708 also had some small fresh wounds on, and lots of hair missing from, the back of her neck. This is likely a sign that she had mated recently. June is the peak of the bears' mating season so be on the lookout for courting behavior all along the river. This blog post explains what to look for: Brooks River Bear Mating Season , by Mike Fitz on June 6, 2018 Explore Blog."
2018.06.24: 708 Amelia with 503 Cubadult in the lower river area video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
708 Amelia and 503 Cubadult at the falls video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
Truman Everts shared this 6/24/2018 photo of 708 Amelia on 4/21/2020. Truman Everts shared this June 24, 2018 photo of 708 Amelia on 5/28/2020 . Truman Everts shared this 6/24/2018 photo of 708 Amelia on 5/4/2020. Truman Everts shared two 6/24/2018 photos of 708 Amelia on 8/27/2020, #1 and #2.
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Victoria White's 6/24/2018 video of 708 Amelia at the falls.
2018.06.27: Bookmom shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia (p 02/09/2020 06:09 ).:
2018.06.28: On the morning of June 28, 2018, 151 Walker and 708 Amelia were observed on the lower river...courting?... attempted mating?
Cam viewer, Olddude captured these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 151 Walker with 708 Amelia. Cam viewer, Caroline captured this snapshot of 151 Walker and 708 Amelia. Cam viewer Xander-Sage shared this gif of 708 courting with 151 Walker. Bookmom shared this snapshot of 151 Walker and 708 Amelia (p 02/09/2020 06:09 ).:
151 Walker with 708 Amelia video by Brenda D. Ranger Russ ID the female bear as 409 Beadnose but later stated in the comments that this is indeed 708 Amelia. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
151 Walker with 708 Amelia video by Cruiser:
Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)'s video of 708 with 151 Walker.
708 Amelia continues to rest by the Lower Brooks River after 151 Walker leaves, video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
Bookmom shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia (p 02/09/2020 06:09 ).:
Volunteer-in-park, Stacey shared her 151 Walker & 708 Amelia story (p 02/09/2020 05:37 ).:
"Here is a 708 Amelia story (kind of):
It was late June 2018, my second day (I think) volunteering at Brooks Camp.
I was receiving an informal orientation before my actual volunteer service began, and I was with a group of people, including a ranger, standing at the Corner, on the Brooks Lodge side of the bridge.
KNPP had the floating bridge at that time, and the bridge was closed, because the two bears above -- 151 Walker and 708 Amelia -- were canoodling near the LR platform. Viewers on the LR platform were transfixed -- we could see lots of cameras pointed at the two lovebirds. But we couldn't see the encounter itself.
On our side of the bridge, we waited patiently for the bear jam to end, and gazed across the river, trying to catch a glimpse of the two adorable canoodlers.
Suddenly, just a few feet behind me, I heard a loud "huff." And at the same time, the ranger's radio crackled, "Corner!"
The ranger on the LR platform was radio-ing because they'd spotted a bear at the Corner -- just as the bear arrived and huffed loudly to announce its presence.
I looked over my shoulder, and there the bear was -- maybe 3-5 feet away from me and the human group.
This was my first real encounter with a bear, and the ranger we were with was excellent.
"Okay," he said calmly, "I want you all to move behind me."
We shuffled smoothly and quickly away from the bear and behind the ranger.
"And now we're going to move away from the bear," he said, and moved us 50 yards down the campground trail, away from Corner, and toward the lodge.
The bear followed, about 25 yards behind the group.
"So now we're going to step off the trail," the ranger said, calmly reminding us of the instructions we'd learned in bear orientation.
We moved off the trail, and the bear walked past.
"I know you all think this is a good time for cell phone pictures," the ranger said, "but it's really not."
The visitors smiled sheepishly and pocketed their phones.
I've always wondered who the bear was! Was it 708 Amelia, who may have swum across the river after her romantic encounter w/151 Walker? Or was it another bear, who either swam across the river or who came up through the trees between Corner and the Point?
I'll likely never know. But I've always been so impressed w/the ranger's calm, by-the-book handling of the situation, which I've tried to use as a model ever since.
And that's my story of 708 Amelia -- or really, the story of what was happening on the other side of the bridge at the same time that 708 and 151 were canoodling at LR."
15:16: Ranger Russ Taylor's June 28, 2018 15:16 comment : "Ranger Russ here, this morning I misidentified 708 as being 409. I had watched 409 so much earlier this summer that I started to see her everywhere. I looked at your photographs from this morning, and mine, and y’all were right, that was 708 with 151 this morning." Ranger Russ also shared these 4 photographs of 151 Walker and 708 Amelia from this morning. Photo #1 , #2 , #3 , & #4 .:
Lesleezee shared this June 28, 2018 close-up photo of 708 Amelia. Lesleezee commented that she "loves her "freckles".
2018.06.29: 708 luxuriates video by Casper Trout.:
June 2018 to July 2018:[]
2018.06.21 - 2018.07.09: 708 Amelia was courted by 480 Otis sometime between June 21, 2018 and July 9, 2018 :
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July 2018:[]
2018.07.01: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) she believed to possibly be 708 Amelia taken July 1, 2018.:
2018.07.03: Bookmom shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 708 Amelia (p 02/09/2020 06:13 ).:
During a 7/3/2018 Play by Play with Mike Fitz and Ranger Andrew LaValle, 708 Amelia can be observed at 19:49 and 40:20. 708 is seen charging 806 (not 804) on the island at 22:39, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2018.07.04: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) she believed to possibly be 708 Amelia taken July 4, 2018.:
2018.07.05: Jen shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia.:
2018.07.06: Jen shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 708 Amelia.:
Park visitor and cam watcher NWBearLove92 shared 7/6/2018 photos of 708 Amelia on 3/31/2020,, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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2018.07.16: Bookmom shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia (p 02/09/2020 06:18 ).:
September 2018:[]
2018.09.17: 708 Amelia runs past (or is this 284 "Electra" ??? ) 909 & 910, and 910 comes out of the river: Lower River West cam footage video by Birgitt.:
708 Runs Past 910 & 909 & 903 Come out of Water LR Cam View 2018-09-17 by Birgitt (Could this be 284? and not 708?)
Lower River East cam footage video by Birgitt:
708 Runs Past 910 & 909 & 903 Come out of Water RW 2018-09-17 by Birgitt (Could this be 284? and not 708?)
October 2018:[]
2018.10.06: KCanada shared this snapshot of 708 Amelia. On March 5, 2019 at 13:04 and at 13:10 , Mike Fitz commented about 708 Amelia during the 2018 season. Scooch shared this snapshot of 708 sitting on "Backpack's rock":
708 Amelia on Backpack's rock video by mckate. Getting back on that rock wasn't easy!:
2019: 18.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 2 Spring Cubs, 3rd Known Litter, Lighter Cub is Female[]
2019 Season:[]
2019.??.??: Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2019 season video of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs.:
Iceox captured 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs in three 2019 videos. In videos #1 and #2, 708 is seen with her 2 cubs on the lower river. In video #3, 708 Amelia's 2 cubs are playing when they lose track of 708 Amelia. You can see them run right past her at 0:30.
July 2019:[]
2019.07.??: This video by Kevin Forey appears to be from July, 2019. 708 and her 2 spring cubs are seen at 0:50 and 2:25.
2019.07.??: Kara Stenberg captured this photograph of 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs in July 2019 shared in Brooks Lodge's January 20, 2020 09:41 Facebook post .:
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2019.07.09: 901 and her grandmother, 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs, video by Birgitt. This is an interesting comparison of grandmother and granddaughter. You can see that 3.5 yo 901 is relatively large compared to Amelia.:
2019.07.12: 708 returns to Brooks Camp with 2 spring cubs, her 3rd known litter. Video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
A longer version of the above footage that includes 708 nursing her 2 spring cubs by Victoria White .:
Mckate captured this video of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs standing where the old floating bridge used to cross the river and felt 708 may be disoriented by the new elevated bridge.:
708 and her 2 spring cubs arrive and parse the new bridge, 7/12/2019 video by Birgitt.
708 and her 2 spring cubs arrive and parse the new bridge (long version), 7/12/2019 video by Birgitt.
On July 13, 2019 at 11:10, Mike Fitz commented that he believed this sow is 708. Mike was replying to deelynnd's comment that included these three snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 ).:
708 with her two spring cubs video by Birgitt. This is after the family group made their way under the new elevated bridge.:
2019.07.15: 708 Amelia supervises squabbling siblings video by mckate.:
708 Amelia and 2 spring cubs on closed trail video by Lani H.:
708 Amelia & her 2 spring cubs video by Ratna (07/15/2016, not 07/16/2016, see published date):
2019.07.16: 708 Amelia plays with and feed cubs video by mckate.:
708 Amelia plays with her cubs video by mckate.:
708 Amelia rests with her cubs, 7/16/2019 video by Victoria White.
2019.07.17: 708 and her spring cubs were seen along the spit on 7/17/2019, video by Lani H.
On 7/17/2019 Birgitt captured 901 on the spit with 708 and her 2 spring cubs. 901 can be seen in the foreground at 0:18. 708 is believed to be the grandmother of 901, video by Birgitt.
2019.07.18: 708 Amelia and cubs play on the spit video by Lani H.:
2019.07.20: Photographer Tom Fenske captured two July 20, 2019 photos of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs, #1 and #2.
708 Amelia and cubs on the spit video by Lani H.:
708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs video by Casper Pike:
2019.07.23: The spit was a frequent place for 708 and her cubs to rest and fish early in the season, video by Lani H, 7/23/2019.
2019.07.25: Lani H captured 708 and her 2 spring cubs on the lower river, video on 7/25/2019.
2019.07.26: 708 Amelia and her two spring cubs on the spit video by Lani H.:
2019.07.27: Wolf stalks 708 Amelia's cubs video by mckate. 708 Amelia quickly went back to fishing afterward, so the cubs must have been fine.:
Wolf chases 708 Amelia and cubs video by Lani H.:
2019.07.28: 708 Amelia and cubs near the elbow video by Lani H.:
2019.07.29: 708 Amelia and 2 spring cubs July 29, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
2019.07.30: 708 Amelia and cubs in lower river video by Lani H.:
2019.07.31: 708 and her cubs were viewed on the lower river on 7/31/2019, video by Lani H. 482 Brett can be seen with her 3 yearlings in the background.
August 2019: []
2019.08.01: 708's cubs are seen climbing a tree in the oxbow on 8/1/2019,video by Lani H.
708 and her 2 spring cubs are seen in the oxbow area along with 719 and her 2 spring cubs on 8/1/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.08 02: The 708 family was seen down the closed trail on 8/2/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.08.02-08.05: Cam viewers and park visitors Kacko and Goof_n shared an 8/3/2019 photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs on 3/31/2020.
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2019.08.06: 708 and her cubs are seen on the closed trail and then snorkeling on 8/6/2019,video by Lani H.
2019.08.07: Lani H captured 2 videos of 708 and her 2 spring cubs on 8/7/2019, video #1 and video #2.
Park visitor and cam viewer Kam captured a photo of 708 Amelia and 1 of her 2 spring cubs, shared on 5/10/2020.
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2019.08.09: 708 Amelia and cubs relax on closed trail video by mckate. With the Lower River and River Watch cams are being shut down for 10 days, this may be our last look at cubs for a while.:
Lani H also captured video of 708 and her cubs on the closed trail on 8/9/2019.
Izzy52 captured these photographs (#1 , #2 708 only & #3 ) of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs (p 02/09/2020 03:45 ).:
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2019.08.10: 708 Amelia plays with her cubs video by mckate.:
708 and cubs were observed on the point and down the path to camp on 8/10/2019,video by Lani H.
2018.08.11: Victoria White captured 708 and her cubs by the old lower river platform, video on 8/11/2019.
2019.08.12: The 708 family was observed snorkeling on the lower river on 8/12/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.08.13: 708 Amelia's talented swimmer performs video by mckate. Must be fun for them when they figure out they can do things like spin around and swim backwards.:
2019.08.14: Lani H captured 2 videos of 708 and her cubs on 8/14/2019, video #1 and video #2.
2019.08.15: 708 Amelia's cub emerges from the tree video by mckate. It was up there playing for some time. Must have been tired of napping.:
Lani H also captured video of 708 and her cubs, one of whom did not want to nap,video on 8/15/2019.
2019.08:16: 708 snorkels in the lower river while her 2 cubs wait on shore, video by Lani H, 8/16/2019.
2019.08.18: The 708 family rests on the closed trail and then heads out to snorkel. They can be seen swimming under the new bridge, video by Lani H, 8/18/2019.
2019.08.20: 708 and cubs are observed swimming near the new bridge, 8/20/2019video by Lani H.
September 2019: []
2019.09.16: 171 watches cubs (her 1 remaining spring cubs & 708's 2 spring cubs) while 708 naps video by mckate. 171's remaining COY was really interested in 708's 2 COY.:
171 family group and 708 Amelia family group meet video by mckate (long version).:
171 and 708 spring cubs "Baby Bluff Charging" video by Birgitt, 9/16/2019. 708's blonde female cub does the majority of bluff charging (2:09, 2:17, 3:15, 3:27, 4:33, 5:04, 5:36 and also flips a log and 6:24). 171's cub makes a slight bluff charge at 5:16.
Cam watcher and Brooks Camp visitor scooch captured 9/16/2019 photos around the same time as Birgitt's "Baby Bluff Charging" video. 171 with her 1 spring cub and 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs are seen in close proximity on the closed path, photos #1 and #2.
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_and_708_Amelia_and_2_spring_cubs_(right)_September_16,_2019_photo_by_scooch.jpg "171 and 1 spring cub (left) and 708 Amelia and 2 spring cubs (right) September 16, 2019 photo by scooch.jpg (2.57 MB)")
_and_171_and_1_spring_cub_(right)_September_16,_2019_photo_by_scooch.jpg "708 Amelia and 2 spring cubs (left) and 171 and 1 spring cub (right) September 16, 2019 photo by scooch.jpg (2.28 MB)")
708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia's cubs ignore the dinner bell video by mckate.:
Cam watcher and Brooks Camp visitor scooch captured 4 photos of 708 on 9/16/2019 . Photograph #1 & #2 (p 02/09/2020 14:12 ). #3 & #4 (p 02/09/2020 13:56 ), #5 (p 02/09/2020 18:58 ) & #6 (p 02/09/2020 19:16 ).: Scooch shared a 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia on 4/20/2020. Scooch shared this 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia on 5/5/2020.
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Scooch also captured photos of 708 Amelia's light and dark colored spring cubs on 9/16/2019.
Dark cub photographs (#1 & #2 ) (p 02/09/2020 18:26 ). Light cub photographs (#1 & #2 ) (p 02/09/2020 18:26 ). Both cubs (p 02/09/2020 18:48 ) Scooch shared 9/16/2019 photos of 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs on 3/20/2020, #1, #2, #3 and #4. Scooch shared a 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia's dark cub on 4/23/2020. Scooch shared a 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia's light cub on 4/30/2020. Scooch shared this 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia's spring cubs on 5/1/2020. Scooch shared photos of 708 Amelia's dark spring "wide eyed" cub on 5/15/2020, #1 and #2. Scooch shared a 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia and 1 of her 2 spring cubs on 6/2/2020. Scooch share a 9/16/2019 photo of 708 Amelia's darker spring cub on 5/4/2020. Scooch shared 9/16/2019 photos of 708 Amelia's light spring cub on 6/12/2020, #1 and #2.
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2019 Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi Boak captured this NPS photo of 708 Amelia with her 2 cubs. The photo was shared in chat in February, 2020.
2019.09.17: 708 and cubs were seen on the closed trail and by the bridge in a 9/17/2019 video by Lani H.
On 9/17/2019, the 708 family was observed resting by the corner, video by Lani H.
708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs video by Casper Pike.:
2019.09.20: 708 and her spring cubs on the closed trail on 9/20/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.09.21: A 9/21/2019 video by Lani H captured 708 Amelia in the oxbow area with her 2 spring cubs.
2019.09.23: 708's lighter cub is a female video by mckate.:
708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs, lighter cubs is a female, darker cub has a very long tapeworm video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
Bear 708 Amelia lighter cub is a female - Brooks falls 2019 09 23 by Erum Chad (aka Erie) ~ Dark cub has a very long tapeworm
708 with her two spring cubs on the closed trail. The darker of the two cubs has a tapeworm (aka dragger); video by Arlene Beech (aka Homebird).:
708 Amelia and her two spring cubs video by Ratna.:
708 Amelia tries to nap video by mckate.:
Lani H also filmed the 708 family on 9/23/2019 during their very long rest period.
2019.09.25: 273 with her 3 spring cubs and 708 with her 2 spring cubs met up on the spit on 9/25/2019, video by Birgitt.
2019.09.26: 708 Amelia and 708's 2015 offspring, 908 simultaneously fish at the falls video by mckate. Like mother, like daughter fishing from their rocks. 708's cubs were on the bank.:
708 Amelia and her two spring cubs at the falls video by Lani H.:
2019.09.27: 708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs were seen from a distance at the cutbank on 9/27/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.09.29: 708 Amelia's cubs wait for Amelia video by mckate.:
Scooch shared this 9/29/2019 gif of 708 Amelia's blonde cub chasing gulls on the spit on 5/15/2020.
2019.09.30: 708 Amelia shows cubs rock fishing video by mckate.:
708 Amelia and her 2 spring cubs fish near rock (89 Backpack's rock) video by Lani H.:
October 2019:[]
2019.10.02: A Lani H video on 10/2/2019 captured 708 Amelia and her cubs resting under the new bridge.
Ratna Narayan also filmed a video on 10/2/2019.
2019.10.03: 708 Amelia and her spring cubs were observed on the lower river snorkeling and on the closed path, 10/3/2019, video by Lani H.
2019.10.04: 708 Amelia gets her close-up video by mckate.:
708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs video by Casper Pike.:
Lani H also captured video of 708 Amelia with her cubs on 10/4/2019. The family is observed resting on the closed trail and then snorkeling.
2019.10.13: 708 Amelia video by Ratna.:
Note: The Lower River East Cam was turned off on 10/1/2019 so there was no view of the spit. LR, RW and the UW cam were turned off on 10/10/2019. Sows and cubs may have still been at Brooks Camp after those dates.
2020: 19.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 2 yearlings[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 48.
2020 Season[]
2020.??.??: Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2020 season video of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
June 2020:[]
2020.06.23: 708 and her 2 yearlings first appeared at Brook Camp on 6/23/2020, video by Lani H.
6/23/2020 video by Birgitt.
2020.06.26: The 708's fish the lower river, 6/26/2020 video by mckate.
2020.06.27: Ratna Narayan's 6/27/2020 video of 708 Amelia and her yearlings.
708 Amelia nursing her cubs, 6/27/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
2020.06.28: Arlene Beech captured 6/28/2020 video of 708 Amelia nursing her cubs on the spit.
The 708's bypass the 94's on the spit, 6/28/2020 video by mckate.
2020.06.29: 708 Amelia and yearlings near the falls platform, 6/29/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.06.30: 708's yearlings birdwatch, 6/30/2020 video by mckate.
July 2020:[]
LunaCre's July 2020 gif of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
2020.07.01: A beautiful view of 708 and her yearlings at Brooks Falls, 7/1/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
708's at the falls on 7/1/2020, video by mckate.
GreenRiver shared ten 7/1/2020 snapshots of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings at the falls, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10. Scooch shared a 7/1/2020 gif and photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings.
2020.07.06: 708 Amelia and yearlings fish in the riffles, 7/6/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.08: Lani H 7/8/2020 video of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings again fishing in the riffles.
2020.07.10: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings chase two subadults down the spit road, then the 94 and her three 2.5 year cubs chase the 708's down the spit road, 7/10/2020 video by Lani H.
708's chase two subadults down spit road, then the 94's chase the 708's down spit road 7-10-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.07.11: Birgitt's 7/11/2020 video, 708 Amelia's light cub fights her for just the right piece of fish.
2020.07.14: 708 Amelia's girl bluff charges 57, 7/14/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.16: 708 Amelia can be seen playing with her 2 yearlings in this 7/16/2020 video by mckate. "And gets charged back. Not that it discouraged her from going after 57 a few more times. She may end up with the same disposition as her older sister 284."
2020.07.17: Brooks Camp visitor Lee Pastewka captured multiple photos of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings on 7/17/2020, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9.
Please request Lee's (aka RiverPA ) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Lani H 7/17/2020 video of 708 Amelia and her yearlings scavenging on the lower river.
2020.07.18: Mama 708 plays with her yearlings on the lower river, 7/18/2020 video by Cheryl B.
2020.07.22: Mckate's interesting 7/22/2020 video. 719's 2 yearlings approach 708 Amelia's yearlings for possible play. "I couldn't tell if those cubs wanted to play or maybe if they were in a little bit of distress. 719 was AWOL, but did emerge breathless from the field about five minutes later. A couple of cubs did eventually play a little, but the cam view was pretty far from the action."
Lani H's 7/22/2020 video of the same event. 719's yearlings reunite with her at 7:26.
708 Amelia gets stung by a bee, 7/22/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.23: 708 Amelia and yearlings fish near the oxbow, 7/23/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.24: Lani H 7/24/2020 video of 708 Amelia and yearlings on the spit road and then to the Q.
2020.07.25: Arlene Beech's 7/25/2020 video of 708 Amelia and her yearlings fishing at the falls. They stayed close to the platform area to avoid boars.
2020.07.26: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings in a play session on the spit road, 7/26/2020 video by Lani H.
August 2020:[]
2020.08.01: 708 Amelia and yearlings not happy with all the subadults on the spit, 8/1/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.06: Lani H 8/6/2020 video, 708 Amelia and yearlings scavenging in the oxbow.
2020.08.07: 708 Amelia and yearlings near the lower river platform and traveling along the river, 8/7/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.08: 435 Holly and her spring cub (left) meet 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings (right) in this 8/8/2020 video by Lani H. At 3:13, 708's dark yearling approaches Holly and her cub.
2020.08.09: 708 Amelia's yearling makes a flying leap and lands on top of her, 8/9/2020 gif by Cruiser.
Ratna Narayan's 8/9/2020 video, "Beautiful sow 708, her cubs and a tree."
2020.08.10: There are nice views of 708 and her yearlings early in this 8/10/2020 video by Lani H.
Fall 2020:[]
LunaCre shared two Fall 2020 gifs of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings on 4/4/2021, #1 and #2. "Amelia's oldest daughter 284 "Electra" is often seen standing up with her arms stretched out. I think her light cub might also start doing it when she gets older. (both gifs from fall 2020).
September 2020:[]
Theresa Bielawski shared sixteen September 2020 photo of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings on 4/4/2021, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16. "708 & cubs - from Sept 2020. Enjoy & happy Easter!"
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2020.09.05: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings return to Brooks Camp after a 3-1/2 week hiatus, 9/5/2020 video by Lani H.
Lani H also recorded 9/5/2020 video of 708 Amelia and yearlings walking down the spit and spit road.
2020.09.07: Park visitor Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured a photo of 708 Amelia's 2 yearlings, taken on 9/7/2020.
Please request Lee's (aka RiverPA ) permission prior to using her photographs !
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Sleep deprived 708 Amelia, 9/7/2020 video by mckate. Watch to the end!
Scooch's 9/7/2020 gif of 708 Amelia laying back down for a nap.
Jennifer Hadley's 9/7/2020 Instagram photo of 708 Amelia napping with her cubs. "This mom and her two cubs took napping very seriously. I didn’t think we’d be able to wait them out but after a while they started stirring and stretching and eventually got up and started eating salmon in the river." Kcanada shared three snapshots of 708 Amelia and cubs from 9/7/2020, #1, #2 and #3.
2020.09.09: 708 Amelia and yearlings on the lower river, 9/9/2020 video by Lani H. The dark cub lags behind.
2020.09.10: Mckate's 9/10/2020 video of the 708 family in a play session.
2020.09.11: A nice closeup of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings in this 9/11/2020 video by Hey Princess.
2020.09.12: Mckate's 9/12/2020 video of 708 Amelia's yearlings chowing down on the picnic area.
2020.09.15: 708 and her 2 yearlings in the riffles, 9/15/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
2020.09.16: Theresa Bielawski shared three 9/16/2020 videos of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings that she took on her trip to Brooks Camp. The videos were filmed just outside her cabin. 708 Amelia is seen alone in #1. 708 Amelia's 2 yearlings are seen playing in #2 and #3.
708 and her 2 yearlings (right) scavenging on the lower river near 719 and her 2 yearlings (left), 9/16/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.19: Ranger Naomi Boak shared a September photo of 708's 2 yearlings on 9/22/2020. Ranger Naomi's comment in reply to a question was "That is actually a picture of 708's two yearlings. I had hazed them because they were chewing on the bridge. Then they got interested in me and came to the gate." NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared 4 additional 9/19/2020 photos of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings on 4/4/2021, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "Happy 708 Day! What a beauty in a line of beautiful bears. On September 19,2020 I ran into 708 and her brood just as I came up to the bridge on the south side. The cubs were playing endlessly and 708 looked just exhausted. The moment ended with her cubs trying to get on to the bridge. Sorry guys, no deal."
Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Mckate's 9/19/2020 video, 273's yearling invites the 708 yearlings to play. "What a gregarious yearling. I think she was expecting a more enthusiastic response like the kind she gets from Holly's girl."
2020.09.20: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings walk down the spit road to the bridge, 9/20/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.22: Lani H 9/22/2020 video of 708 and yearlings fishing near the oxbow.
2020.09.25: The 708 family fishes the riffles, 9/25/2020 video by mckate. "It's fun to see who will walk under the tree arches to, I assume, leave their scent. 708 fooled me by skipping the first one, but then went through the second."
2020.09.26: 708 Amelia and yearlings fish the lower river, 9/26/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.28: 708 and her yearlings fish near the falls, 9/28/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.30: Lani H's 9/30/2020 video of the 708 family evening fishing session at the falls.
October 2020:[]
2020.10.01: 708 Amelia and yearlings scavenging in the riffles, 10/1/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.02: 10/2/2020 video by Lani H of 708 Amelia and yearlings fishing on the lower river.
2020.10.03: 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings fish in the riffles, 10/3/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.11: Lani H 10/11/2020 video of 708 Amelia and her yearlings on a frosty morning on the lower river.
2020.10.13: 708 Amelia and yearlings in the riffles, 10/13/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.14: A quick glimpse of 708 and her yearlings, 10/14/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.15: Lani H 10/15/2020 video, 708 Amelia and yearlings by the oxbow.
2020.10.16: 708 Amelia and yearlings fish the lower river on a very frosty day, 10/16/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.17: Hey Princess's 10/17/2020 video, a close-up look at 708 Amelia and yearlings at the picnic area.
2020.10.19: 708 Amelia and yearlings resting on the lower river, 10/19/2020 video by Hey Princess. "708 looks like she wants to go into hibernation."
708 on backpacks rock, 10/19/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.20: Lani H 10/20/2020 video of 708 and her plump yearlings.
2020.10.21: 708 Amelia and her yearlings by the lower river bridge, 10/21/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.22: Lani H 10/22/2020 video of the 719 family (near) and the 708 family (far) fishing the lower river.
2020.10.23: 708 Amelia and yearlings at the riffles, 10/23/2020 video by Hey Princess.
2020.10.24: Lani H video of 708 Amelia and yearlings near the LR platform, 10/24/2020. Nice close-up views.
2020.10.25: 708 Amelia and yearlings near the falls low cam, 10/25/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.26: Lani H 10/26/2020 video of 708 and her cubs at the falls.
2020.10.27: 708 and yearlings fish the oxbow area, 10/27/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.28: A very interesting 10/28/2020 video by Lani H. 908 (708's daughter from her previous litter) sits on a rock while her mother and her 2 yearlings are seen below the Brooks Falls platform. 908 leaves after a dash and grab attempt while the 708 family is seen in a close-up view.
Mckate's 10/28/2020 video, "Mom I am so bored."This is 708's yearling whose sex we still don't know."
Kcanada shared a 10/28/2020 snapshot of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings resting under the falls platform.
2020.10.30: This is possibly 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings down river in this 10/30/2020 video by Lani H.
November 2020:[]
2020.11.01: Lani H 11/1/2020 video, 708 Amelia and yearlings pass through the riffles.
708 Amelia and yearlings head back down toward the cutbank, 11/1/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.11.02: 708 Amelia and her very chubby cubs were last seen in the riffles in this 11/2/2020 video by Lani H.
The sleepy 708's video by mckate, 11/2/2020.
SundogsNM posted three 11/2/2020 snapshots of 708 Amelia and her 2 yearlings resting in the riffles when they were last seen in 2020, #1, #2 and #3.
2021: 20.5 Year-Old Adult Female with Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs, Lost Darker One July 28, 2021, Reunited August 1, 2021:[]
708 Amelia was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 51.
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 video of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs, "708 Amelia and Cubs 2021."
June 2021:[]
2021.06.26: 708 Amelia made her 2021 season debut in this 6/26/2021 video by Hey Princess. As is her history with other litters, she appears to have kept her two 2.5 year old cubs for a 3rd season.
Cruiser also captured 6/26/2021 video as 708 Amelia and her 2 big cubs meander the spit road.
Blair-55 captured this 6/26/2021 gif of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs when they were first seen on the lower river cam. One cub lags behind. "Come on pokey."
2021.06.27-.07.01: Melissa Freels shared a photo of one of 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year old cubs in chat on 7/7/2021. "I am bummed that the cams are still down. I hope there was a surge of salmon today and all the bears are eating well. While we wait to find out, here's a pic of one of 708's cubs as the family cut through camp one misty morning." Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
July 2021:[]
2021.07.05: Ranger Naomi Boak commented in chat and shared a 7/5/2021 photo of 708 Amelia and one of her two 2.5 year old cubs on 7/6/2021. One cub is out of the frame. "Morning. Still on my first cup of coffee. Quite an active night for me. We have a lot of hungry bears around here. I was on my way to the falls for the evening but never made it. 708 and her two lovely cubs napped for an hour on the trail.(pic below) I was off duty with Ranger Lian, also off duty. We ended up managing a group of 40 people until a subadult showed up from the opposite side and we had to get everyone off the trail. There were so many people going to the falls platform, I gave up." Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 was stuck in the same bear jam as Ranger Naomi on 7/5/2021. She shared two photos of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs on 8/1/2021, #1 and #2. NWBearLove92 commented on the photos on 8/9/2021, "This is 708 and her 2 1/2 year-olds. Her dark cub is behind her. They were taking a long nap on the falls trail. Naomi and Lian were patiently waiting with a large group of us. The family moved off the trail when an unknown sub came walking by. 7/5/21."
Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!
JG's 7/5/2021 video of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs, one cub chases a subadult believed to be 129.
2021.07.07: 708 Amelia and her big 2.5 year old cubs on the spit, 7/7/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.07.08: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs can be seen downriver in this 7/8/2021 video by Itzy Holly-LO.
2021.07.11: 708 Amelia and her 2.5 year old cubs visit the falls, 7/11/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.07.12: 708 Amelia and cubs on the Brooks Falls bank, 7/12/2021 video by JG.
2021.07.14: There is a lot of action in this 7/14/2021 video by Daniel Spaargaren. 128 Grazer and her 2 yearlings are fishing the lip. 503 is on the left with 20 sitting/fishing below. 505 is moving about at the top of the falls. At 1:39, 708 Amelia's dark cub can be seen running to the left. We then see 284 "Amelia: (708's daughter) with her 2 yearlings on the right. At 1:58, 708 Amelia is seen with both her 2.5 year old cubs.
2021.07.16: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs on the low cam, 7/16/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.17: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs rest on the bank, 7/17/2021 video by JG.
2021.07.18: Close up of 708 Amelia, 7/18/2021 video by JG.
2021 07.20: 708 Amelia and cubs fishing from rocks, 7/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.24: Markindify's 7/24/2021 video of 708 Amelia (left) with her two 2.5 year old cubs and her daughter 284 (right) with her 2 yearlings. 284's yearling hop charges 708's cub then 284 also hop charges 708's cub (0:00-1:05). Both families finally settle down to fish.
2021.07.25: 708 Amelia's cubs watch 27 diving, 7/25/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.26: The 708 family rests at the riffles, 7/26/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.27: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs are seen in the back of the oxbow in this 7/27/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.07.28: 708 Amelia's darker 2.5 year-old cub was observed in the riffles with the family group. JG noticed that this darker 2.5 year-old cub was not moving much. Itzy Holly-LO captured video of the family in the riffles.
Later in the day on July 28, 2021, the family group was observed on the Brooks Falls High View cam. The darker cub appeared to be having difficulty walking, appeared to possibly have delayed reflexes/responses, and appeared to also be disoriented. The cub eventually made it's way to the bank of Brooks River below the wildlife viewing platform. The cub bawled several times for mom and sibling from the shore of the river, which could be seen and heard from the live cam feed. The cub eventually wandered away along the path heading upriver. The cam op attempted to locate the cub a few times, but was not successful in locating the cub. 708 Amelia and the blonder cub continued fishing for a period of time and then eventually went the same direction that the darker cub wandered away to earlier. Itzy Holly-LO captured video.It should be noted that just prior to the start of this video the cub fell to the right a few times as it walked through the shallow water at the river's edge.
TZUSRule created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs. TZUSRule created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs and this gif of the darker 2.5 year-old cub as we last observed it.:
Moon River captured this snapshot of 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year-old cubs. Bluebird captured this snapshot of 708 Amelia's darker cub. Bluebird captured this snapshot of 708 Amelia's two 2.5 year-old cubs. Bluebird captured this snapshot of 708's darker cub. WinterchillsCO captured this snapshot of 708's cub.. Moon River captured this snapshot of 708 Amelia's darker 2.5 year-old cub.
A short time after 708 Amelia's dark cub walked up behind the platform, she and her blonde cub walked up in the same direction looking for the cub, 7/28/2021 video by Itzy Holly-LO.
708 and light cub exits the falls to check on her dark cub July 28 2021 explore.org
Video by Itzy Holly-LO
708 Amelia and the blonder cub were observed in the riffles later in the evening. The darker cub was not observed with the family group.
2021.07.29: Mike Fitz, Resident Naturalist with Explore.org and former KNP&P ranger commented at 07:43 AKDT re: 708 Amelia's darker 2.5 year-old cub's behavior on July 28, 2021:
"Naomi is aware, and I'm sure she'll update us if she has something important to share. I didn't see much to be concerned about in the short clip I saw this morning, but I was sleeping when most of you were watching the cub."
708 Amelia and her blonde cub were seen early in the morning of 7/29/2021 below the brooks falls platform, gifs by susie-j, #1 and #2.
Ranger Naomi Boak shared a 7/29/2021 photo (via GABear) of 708 Amelia and her blonde cub taken at the riffles platform. "708 with only one of her cubs. Photo from Ranger Naomi at the Riffles Platform. We don't have any other info about 708's other cub at this time." Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Goldilocks Canada captured these snapshots (#1, #2 & #3) of 708 Amelia and her remaining blonder 2.5 year-old cub at approximately 11:35 AKDT from the Riffles cam.:
Itzy Holly's 7/29/2021 video of 708 Amelia and her blonde cub on the low cam.
2021.07.30: 708 Amelia and her blonde cub were observed walking below the cutbank on 7/30/2021, video by Itzy Holly-LO. There has been no further news on her missing dark cub.
Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat the evening of 7/30/2021 and shared a photo of a small dark bear that could possibly be 708 Amelia's missing 2.5 year old cub. "Evening Folks. We were on our way to clean the underwater cam and spied what I think is 708's missing dark cub. He/she was on the beach with 2 subadults. It was making a kind of "where is mommy sound." I called Ranger Julie, a bear tech, and she had noticed the same thing. It wanted to hang out with the subs, which is good. It's walking is a little labored but it kind of trotted to try and keep up with the subs. Here's hoping it does well. Because 708 kept her cubs an extra year, if it is not very sick, there is a good chance it can live on its own. It is old enough. We are all keeping our eye out for this one."
Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Ranger Naomi stopped in chat a short time after seeing the cub on the beach. She commented "the suspected 708 cub just walked by my cabin. I took a video and it is uploading. Will post as soon as it has uploaded. It looked pretty good but it was still calling out for mom."
Ranger Naomi posted the video and commented "Here is the short video of what I think is the missing 708 cub, walking near my cabin this evening."
LunaCre's 7/30/2021 gif of 708 Amelia and her blonde yearling fishing at the falls.
2021.07.31: A small subadult or possibly 708 Amelia's missing 2.5 year old cub was observed in the RW area the evening of 7/31/2021. The cub or subadult could be seen vocalizing as if possibly calling out. This small bear has a resemblance to 708's missing cub, 7/31/2021 video by Cheryl B.
Cam viewers captured snapshots, snapshot by Karadi, snapshot by Pam Lazo, snapshot by Jopaws.
LunaCre's 7/31/2021 gif of 708 Amelia (L) staying close to her light cub. Her older daughter 284 Electra (R) also kept her yearlings nearby.
708 Amelia and her blonde cub (left) and 284 "Electra" and her 2 yearlings (right) July 31, 2021 gif by LunaCre
August 2021:[]
2021.08.01: Ranger Naomi Boak got word to cam viewers via Explore.org Moderator GABear that 708 Amelia's missing darker 2.5 year-old cub has reunited with the family group. The family group was reunited on the beach of Naknek Lake was observed by KNP&P Bear Technician, Ranger Nick. (p 08/01/2021 17:03):
At approximately 16:30, Itzy Holly/LO captured this video of a family group that is believed to be 708 Amelia and both of her 2.5 year-old cubs in the lower Brooks River. The missing dark cub his seen on the right at 5:48 and the reunion occurs shortly after.
708s reunited!!! August 1 2021 explore.org
708 Amelia with both 2.5 year-old cubs August 1, 2021 by Itzy Holly/LO
Alisa created this video of the 708 family group together in the lower river:
01 Aug 2021 - the playful reunion of the 708s, part 1 - Explore.org
708 Amelia with both 2.5 year-old cubs August 1, 2021 by Alisa
Itzy Holly-LO also created this video of the 708 Amelia family group.:
Alisa created this video (part 2) of 708 Amelia and her two cubs in the lower river.:
01 Aug 2021 - the playful reunion of the 708s, part 2 - Explore.org
708 Amelia with both 2.5 year-old cubs (part 2) August 1, 2021 by Alisa
2021.08.02: 8/2/2021 gif by LunaCre, "284 Electra (L) was not especially pleased to see her younger siblings, and 708 Amelia (R) was not surprised by her oldest daughter's grumpiness at all (BF)."
284 "Electra" and her 2 yearlings (left) and 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 yearv old cubs (right) August 2, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.08.04: 708 Amelia's dark cub is looking well, 8/4/2021 video by mckate. "That was a bit of an ordeal getting sick and then being separated from mom even if it is a two-year-old. Good to see it looking so well. Now if we could only learn the cub's sex!"
2021.08.06: 708 Amelia's cubs interrupt her nap with their play, 8/6/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.11: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor lianne muller (aka Harrison Bird Lady) had an encounter with 708 Amelia and her two cubs. "Finally, I have something to add to a bear celebration day. My friend and I had a close encounter with Amelia and her two cubs 8/11/21 on our 2nd ever walk to the Falls." Video by liane muller.
2021.08.30: 708 Amelia and cubs are back after a 2-1/2 week absence, 8/30/2021 video by JG.
2021.08.31: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs are seen on the lower river on a windy day, 8/31/2021 gif by LunaCre.
September 2021:[]
2021.09.08: LunaCre's 9/8/2021 gif of 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year old cubs fishing on the lower river.
2021.09.10: The 708 family in the riffles, 9/10/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.11: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs fishing along the lower river, 9/11/2021 video by Itzy Holly.
2021.09.15: 708 Amelia's two year olds on the island, 9/15/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.16: 708 Amelia and her 2 cubs arrive at the cutbank at 4:11, 9/16/2021 video by Владимир Семёнов. 480 Otis is seen walking in the opposite direction.
2021.09.18: 708 Amelia and her 2.5 (not 3.5) year old cubs by the falls platform, 9/18/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.19: 708 Amelia's dark cub pounces for a fish, 9/19/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.20: 708's 2 large cubs at the riffles, 9/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.21: 708 Amelia and her cubs, 9/21/2021 video by JG (long multi view).
708's light cub is female, 9/21/2021 video by mckate.
708's dark cub is male, 9/21/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.23: LunaCre's 9/23/2021 gif of 708 Amelia and 1 of her 2 cubs on the low cam.
2021.09.25: 708 Amelia's blonde cub mimics her while the dark cub eats scraps, 9/25/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.26: 708 Amelia and cubs eat scraps on the island, 9/26/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.27: The 708's nap on top of the cutbank, 9/27/2021 gif by LunaCre.
October 2021:[]
2021.10.01: The families of 708 Amelia and her daughter 284 Electra fished together (one of 284’s cubs was out of frame nearby) (BF), 10/1/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.02: 708 Amelia and cubs fish the cutbank area, 10/2/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.03: LunaCre's 10/3/2021 gif of 708 Amelia walking below the falls platform with her blonde cub.
2021.10.04: 708 Amelia and her 2.5 year old cubs (not 3.5) cubs rest on the riffles bank, 10/4/2021 video by Hey Princess.
708 Amelia and 3.5 y-o cubs resting by the riffles bank Explore.org 10.04.21-2
Video by Hey Princess
2021.10.06: The 708's [ounce for fish, 10/6/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021 10.16: The 708's check out the lower river action, 10/16/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.10.17: 708 Amelia and her cubs search for scraps on the island, 10/17/2021 video by JG.
2021.10.18: 708 Amelia's blonde cub stands like her Aunt 284 "Electra", 10/18/2021 gif by LunaCre.
708's dark cub stands on 89 Backpack's rock, 10/18/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.21: 708 Amelia's dark cub pounces for fish, 10/21/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.23: Late season fishing for the 708s on the lower river, 10/23/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.24: Hey Princess's 10/24/2021 video of 708 Amelia and her cubs at the riffles and falls.
2021.10.26: 708 Amelia and her two 2.5 year-old cubs fish along the lower river, 10/26/2021 video by JG. This was the last day the family was observed in 2021.
2022: 21.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff created this 2022 season video of 708 Amelia, "Bear 708 Amelia 2022."
June 2022:[]
2022.06.12 or prior: Brooks Camp visitor Karen Scoggins 6/12/2022 or prior Facebook post included two videos of what appear to be 708 Amelia's emancipated 3.5 year-old cubs (now 307 and 308). In video #1 at 0:34, the cubs are seen in the distance with 909 and her yearling in the foreground. In video #2, the subadults (307 and 308) are seen by the bridge. Karen Scoggins also captured four photos of the suspected 708 subadults, #1 (307), #2 (308), #3 both and #4 both.
2022.06.30: Betsy Bear's two 6/30/2022 photos of 708 Amelia, #1 and #2.
Please request BetsyBear's permission prior to using her photographs!
Theresa Bielawski shared two 6/30/2022 photos of 708 Amelia, #1 and #2.
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
Twelve22's 6/30/2022 video of 708 Amelia (right) at the falls with 775 Lefty.
708 Amelia checks out the falls on the low cam, 6/30/2022 video by Hey Princess.
July 2022:[]
708 Amelia appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.01: 821 is seen cuddling with 708 Amelia, 7/1/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.04: 708 Amelia eats some scraps in the riffles, 7/4/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.05: 708 Amelia searches the riffles for scraps, 7/5/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.06: Even on a rainy day, you can still easily spot 708 Amelia's glow-in-the-dark ears, 7/6/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.07: 708 Amelia shows off her perfect balance, 7/7/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.08: NWBearLove92's 7/8/2022 photo of 708 Amelia. "I think you are right…I looked at some of my photos from last year. 284 looks different to me this year. She also has a new scar on her forehead. This photo must be 708…..taken 7/8/22. They are a family that likes rocks. I guess I didn’t get any shots of 908."
Please request Amy's (aka NWBEARLOVE92) permission prior to using any of her photographs!
2022.07.13: 708 Amelia looks like a subadult (not a 21 year old sow) in this 7/13/2022 video by Itzy LO 335.
2022.07.18: This appears to be 708 Amelia in this 7/18/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.19: 708 Amelia (not 284) poses on a rock at the falls, 7/19/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
The rock might be a tad too small for 708 Amelia, 7/19/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.22: 708 Amelia watches the action from 89 Backpack's rock, 7/22/2022 gif by LunaCre.
September 2022:[]
708 Amelia appears on the list of Bears Monitored in September 2022.
Note: Bearcams were offline 9/11-9/17/2022 (part of the day).
2022.09.08: 708 Amelia returns after a 7 week absence, 9/8/2022 video by mckate.
2022.09.18: 9/18/2022 snapshot of 708 Amelia by Liv_Owl&Osprey<3.
2022.09.20: 708 Amelia naps near the bridge, 9/20/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.21: 708 Amelia eats a fish by the riffles, 9/21/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.22: 708 Amelia gets her close-up, 9/22/2022 video by mckate. "She's such a pretty sow and devoted mother. I hope we she gets a little time off before her next litter."
Another look at 708 Amelia by the bridge, 9/22/2022 video by mckate. "You can see where her daughters and granddaughters get their figures."
2022.09.23: 708 Amelia takes her turn on the family rock, 9/23/2022 video by mckate.
2022.09.29: 708 Amelia walks the path in the river watch area, 9/29/2022 video by Itzy LO 335. This was the last day that 708 was observed.
2023: 22.5 Year-Old Adult Female with 3 Spring Cubs[]
2023.07.21: 708 Amelia returned to the Brooks River for the 2023 season with 3 spring cubs, her 4th known litter. Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of the family group (p 18:54).:
mckate captured this video of 708 Amelia's return to the Brooks River with her 3 spring cubs for the 2023 season:
(Birgitt's 708 Amelia looks for fish on the spit video)
21 Jul 2023- 708 Arrives with Three Cubs! (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.23: 708 Amelia digging a belly hole with her 3 spring cubs gif created by Cruiser (p 20:28). Blair-55 created this gif of 708 Amelia with her 3 spring cubs and a gull in flight (p 20:34). Cruiser created this gif of the 708 family group sitting in their freshly dug belly hole (aka day bed) (p 20:55). oregonshefisher created this gif of 708 Amelia digging the day bed for her family group (p 20:56).:
September 2023:[]
2023.09.07: mckate captured this video of the 708 Amelia family group making their way up the river from the riffles to the bank of the falls in front of the wildlife viewing platform. 708 Amelia's teats are very visible even when she is in the riffles/cutbank area.
7 Sep 2023- Somebear with Three Cubs Walks Up the River (explore.org)
708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs video by mckate
Buddy's Mom captured this video of the 708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs from the Brooks Falls Low View cam:
Sow + 3 on BFL. Explore.org 9-7-23
708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs video by Buddy's Mom
Birgitt captured this video of the 708 Amelia and 3 spring cubs passing by the falls:
Sow with 3 Coy Passes Falls Who 2023-09-07 14-20-25 (explore.org)
708 Amelia and 3 spring cubs Video by Birgitt
mckate captured this video of the 708 Amelia and her 3 spring cubs walking in the lower river:
7 Sep 2023- 708 and Cubs Walk the Lower River (explore.org)
708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs Video by mckate
Cam viewers captured these snapshots and created these gifs of the 708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs on September 7, 2023. Owl & Osprey captured these snapshots (#1 & #2) of the 708 Amelia as she passed the Brooks Falls Low View cam (p 15:39). GABear created these slo-mo gifs (#1 & #2) of the 708 Amelia with 3 spring cubs from the Brooks Falls Low View cam (p 17:44). Debi (Bearz) captured this snapshot of the 708 Amelia in the lower river (p 18:00).:
2023.09.08: Blair-55 created these gifs (#1, #2, #3, #4 & #5) of 708 Amelia and 3 spring cubs (p 08:24).:
2023.09.14: 708 Amelia and her 3 spring cubs breeze through in this video mckate captured:
14 Sep 2023- The 708s Breeze Through (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.15: On September 17, 2023 at 15:24, Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor, provided LTC with NPS photographs of 708 Amelia and her 3 spring cubs:
708 Amelia with her 3 spring cubs on September 15, 2023 NPS photograph by Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor
(provided to LTC by Ranger Tammy Carmack with permission to share on the bearcam wiki)
708 Amelia with her 3 spring cubs September 15, 2023 NPS photograph by Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor (provided to LTC by Ranger Tammy Carmack with permission to share on the bearcam wiki)
708 Amelia's spring cubs line up on the bank of the river in this video captured by mckate:
15 Sep 2023- 708's Cubs Line Up on the River Bank (explore.org)
video by mckate
708 Amelia's large blonde cub is a female, mckate captured the urinating evidence in this video:
15 Sep 2023- 708's Large Blonde is Female (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.17: On September 17, 2023 at 15:24, Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor, provided LTC with NPS photographs of 708 Amelia and her 3 spring cubs:
708 Amelia on September 17, 2023 NPS photograph by Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor
(provided to LTC by Ranger Tammy Carmack with permission to share on the bearcam wiki):
708 Amelia September 17, 2023 NPS photograph by Ranger Tammy Carmack, KNP&P Bear Monitor (provided to LTC by Ranger Tammy Carmack with permission to share on the bearcam wiki)
2023.09.20: 708 Amelia brings her 3 spring cubs to the riffles in this video by mckate:
20 Sep 2023- 708 Brings Her Cubs to the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
708 Amelia's cubs wait while 708 fishes from her rock in this video mckate captured. This is the best look we've had of of this family group this season. They seemed a little unsure about the activity on the platform. The blonder spring cub looks a great deal like older brother 907.:
20 Sep 2023- 708s Cubs Wait While She Fishes from Her Rock (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.22: 708 Amelia fishes the cut bank in mckate's video:
22 Sep 2023- 708 Fishes the Cut Bank (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.24: 708 Amelia fishes from a log in this video by mckate. The things these mother bears go though to feed their cubs. At least she caught a fairly fresh fish on that second pounce.:
24 Sep 2023- 708 Fishes from a Log (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.27: 708 Amelia fishes from the riffles in mckate's video:
27 Sep 2023- 708 Fishes from the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
It has been said that spring cubs (aka Cubs of the Year or COY) don't fish independently....
708 Amelia's smaller spring cub not only debunks that theory in this video captured by Cruiser, but the COY is not overly excited to share with their sibling and wanders off with their catch.:
708 coy hauls in salmon BF 27Sep23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
mckate created this video combining footage of 708 Amelia's smallest spring cub catching a huge salmon in spawning colors below the falls platform and then later 708's girl below the permanent bridge in the lower river; it didn't appear that either sibling shared their catch in either location.:
27 Sep 2023- Little Cubs, Big Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.29: 708 Amelia begins to look more like herself in this video mckate captured. 708 Amelia appears to be packing on a few pounds and her winter coat may finally be coming in.:
29 Sep 2023- 708 Begins to Look More Like Herself (explore.org)
video by mckate
708 Amelia's girl relaxes while 708 fishes in this video by mckate. This little gal seems to enjoy sitting up and leisurely watching the action.:
29 Sep 2023- 708's Girl Relaxes While She Fishes (explore.org)
video by mckate
October 2023:[]
2023.10.01: 708's spring cubs wait for 708 on the cut bank in this video by twelve22:
708's Cubs Wait for Mom on the Cut Bank - October 1, 2023 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
2023.10.15: Yes, even spring cubs are opportunistic successful independent fishers! 708's spring cub intercepts the Bald Eagle's fumble, Call_Me_Maeby created these gifs (#1, #2, #3, #4 & #5) (p 15:03). Call_Me_Maeby also created this cropped slo-mo gif (p 15:12).:
Bald eagle's loss is 708 spring cub's gain in this video mckate captured. That was one excited 708 cub. Viewers were unsure that he would be able to tear into that tough old fish, but he got it done and his siblings even got a share.:
15 Oct 2023- Eagle's Loss is Cub's Gain (explore.org)
video by mckate
708 family group and 910 family group complicate 480 Otis' trail walk in this video mckate captured. It looked like 480 was really hoping the 910 blended family group would move so that he didn't have to face that steep bank. Now 480 probably remembers why he usually takes the water route to the lower river.:
15 Oct 2023- 708s and 910s Complicate 480's Trail Walk (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.10.19: 708 Amelia and her 3 spring cubs fish the falls in mckate's video:
19 Oct 2023- 708s Fish the Falls (explore.org)
video by mckate
708 Amelia's small male spring cub eats on the island in this video mckate captured:
19 Oct 2023- 708's Small Boy Eats on the Island (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.10.30: 164 "Bucky Dent" shows interest in 708 Amelia's cubs in this video captured by mckate. 708 Amelia was watching 164 closely and it looked like she was communicating with her cubs to stay calm. 164 kept coming even after 708 growled and warned 164 off. Fortunately she quickly got between him and the cubs and it ended well. 708 Amelia seems to handle boar situations with a lot of finesse.:
30 Oct 2023- 164 Shows Interest in 708's Cubs (explore.org)
video by mckate
November 2023:[]
2023.11.01 or Prior: 708 Amelia lost one of her male cubs. The circumstances of the loss of her cub are not known to us. 2023.11.04: 708 Amelia and her two remaining spring cubs watch 22 "PJ" pass by in this video mckate captured:
4 Nov 2023- 708s Watch 22 Pass By (explore.org)
video by mckate
2012 - 2019 Seasons:[]
Xander-Sage shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 & #8 ) of 708 Amelia, some with her cubs (907 & 908) (p 02/09/2020 11:48 ).:
How 708 Amelia Got Her Nickname:[]
708 Amelia was nicknamed in her subadult years because of her propensity to disappear, in reference to Amelia Earhart.
Known Courting & Mating:[]
2014:[]
634 Popeye: 708 Amelia Mated with 634 Popeye During the 2014 Season[]
634 Popeye's page of the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book provides the information that 708 Amelia mated with 634 Popeye during the 2014 season.
On July 12, 2014, Ranger Jeanne captured these two photos (#1 & #2 ) of 634 Popeye mating with 708 Amelia.
JB Grace captured this video of 708 Amelia mating with 634 Popeye on July 12, 2014:
2020.07.07: Laszlo Molnar captured 7/7/2014 video of 856 courting 708 at Brooks Falls. The pair can be seen from 5:20-6:17.
856: 708 was Courted by 856 in Late June/Early July 2014 & Mated with 856 on July 14, 2014[]
708 Amelia was observed being courted by 856 in late June 2014 / Early July 2014 (June 29, 2014 - July 5, 2014). Ranger Jeanne commented on July 12, 2014 that 856 was observed courting 708 Amelia last week.
Ranger Michael Fitz wrote the July 15, 2014 Katmai Terrane blog: Being Dominant that included a photo he had taken of 856 courting 708 Amelia.:
708 was observed mating with 856 on July 14, 2014. There was a video by Hermosa Paul on youTube, but youTube deleted it beacuse the words bear porn appeared in the title of the video. Mike Fitz did confirm the identification of the two bears in the video prior to it being deleted .
2018: []
51 Diver Junior: 708 Amelia and 51 Diver Junior were Courting in June 2018 []
708 Amelia and 51 Diver, Junior courted in June 2018. Melissa Freels commented on February 9, 2020 at 19:17
151 Walker: 708 Amelia Mated with 151 Walker between June 22, 2018 & June 29, 2018[]
708 was observed mating with 151 Walker between June 22, 2018 and June 29, 2018 by cam viewer and park visitor, Lesleezee . Please note: Autocorrect changed mating to meeting in Lesleezee's July 15, 2018 17:05 comment and Lesleezee commented again July 15, 2018 at 17:07 to clarify that change by autocorrect. Melissa Freels also witnessed the courtship of 151 Walker and 708 Amelia in June 2018 (p 02/09/2020 19:17 ).: Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
708 Amelia and 151 Walker were observed courting and what appeared to be an attempt at mating on June 28, 2018. Video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:
480 Otis: 708 Amelia was Courted by 480 Otis between June 21, 2018 and July 9, 2018[]
708 Amelia was observed being courted by 480 Otis between June 21, 2018 and July 9, 2018 .:
Please request Mocha's permission prior to using her photos!
503 Cubadult, Courting & Mating, June 2018[]
708 Amelia and 503 Cubadult courted and mated in June 2018. Melissa Freels commented on February 9, 2020 at 19:17 . Melissa Freels shared this photograph .:
Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
Known Litters of Cubs:[]
1st Known Litter: 2008[]
2008: 1 Spring Cub
2009: 1 Yearling
2010: One 2.5 Year-Old Cub
2011: Successful Emancipation of One 3.5 Year-Old Cub, speculated to be 284 "Electra"
2nd Known Litter: 2015[]
2015: 2 Spring Cubs
2016: 2 Yearlings
2017: Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs
2018: Successful Emancipation of Two 3.5 Year-Old Cubs, speculated to be 907 and 908
3rd Known Litter: 2019[]
2019: 2 Spring Cubs, Lighter Cub is Female
2020: 2 yearlings
2021: Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs
2022: Emancipated cubs speculated to be 307 and 308
4th Known Litter: 2020[]
2023: 3 Spring Cubs, Large Blonde Cub is Female, Larger Dark Cub & Smaller Dark Cub are Male, Lost 1 of the male COY 11/1/23 or Prior
708's large blonde spring cub is a female (9/15/23)
Known Relatives:[]
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Mother: 468 Reggie, Speculated
Father: Unknown
Siblings: None Known
Offspring:
2008 Litter: 284 "Electra", Speculated
2015 Litter: 907 and 908, Speculated
Grandchildren:
901 (speculated), 284's 2016 litter
383 and 384 (speculated), 284's 2020 litter
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
Unknown at this time.