132 September 1, 2022 photo courtesy of Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)
Adult Female
Year First Identified: 2009 as 4.5 year-old subadult
Year Last Observed: 2023
Offspring Of: Unknown at this time
Known Litters of Cubs: 3 (2014, 2018 and 2021)
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 132 was successfully darted in both 2016 and 2017 by Ranger Michael Saxton
Identification:[]
132 is a medium-sized bear. In early summer, her coat is dark blonde to light brown. In fall, her coat is brown with some grizzled fur on her head and shoulders. Her ears are light tipped and lean slightly forward. Her face is easily distinguished from other bears by the inverted V pattern of fur on her forehead.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
In July and fall, she will fish throughout the Brooks River. Until she arrived at Brooks River with cubs in 2014, she appeared to be somewhat habituated to people and would often walk by anglers in the lower river. Her behavior was noticeably different with cubs. Instead of tolerating people, she often avoids them. Bears possess the ability to change their behavior to best fit the circumstances. In this case 132 may have altered her behavior in order to give her cubs a greater level of protection.
This has advantages and disadvantages. Bears who are consistently tolerant of people at Brooks River can fish for salmon at all times, but bears that are not tolerant of people avoid the river when people are present. For some bears, people can be seen as a threat or a competitor even if that is not our intention.
When raising cubs, does 132 face a disadvantage because of her apparent intolerance of people? Bears who are consistently tolerant of people (like adult females 273. 409 Beadnose, and 410) at Brooks River can fish for salmon at all times, but bears that are not tolerant of people ~ those who are not habituated to humans ~ often avoid the river when people are present.
Life History:[]
132 has been a frequent user of Brooks River for many years, yet didn't attract much attention from bear watchers until she returned in fall of 2014 with 3 spring cubs in tow.
2005: Spring Cub if 4.5 Year-Old Subadult in 2009[]
2005 is believed to be 132's year of birth.
2009: 4.5 Year-Old Subadult, 1st Year Identified[]
132 was initially classified as a 4.5 year-old subadult in 2009.
2010: 5.5 Year-Old[]
July 2010:[]
2012: 7.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]
July 2012:[]
2014: Adult Female with 3 Spring Cubs, 1st Known Litter[]
2014 Season:[]
Ranger Jeanne's flickr album of 132 and her 3 spring cubs. Ranger Jeanne provided this helpful information when trying to determine the difference between the 132 family group and the 813 Nostril Bear family group since both sows had 3 spring cubs during the 2014 season.: "132 has a darker, more uniformly colored muzzle than 813. Her ears are more rounded. Two of her spring cubs are darker brown while one is light. They seem fatter than 813's cubs."
Ranger Mike Fitz shared this 2014 season photo of 132 on February 15, 2018 .:
September 2014:[]
2014.09.03: This video by RGW may be 132 chasing 500 Indy.:
2014.09.12: Ranger Jeanne's photos of the 132 family group (132 and 3 spring cubs).: Photo #1 , #2 ,#3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 & #16 .
2014.09.13: Ranger Jeanne's photos of the 132 family group (132 and 3 spring cubs).: Photo#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 , #16 , #17 & #18
2014.09.14: Ranger Jeanne's photos of the 132 family group (132 and 3 spring cubs).: Photo #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 , #16 , #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , #21 , #22 , #23 , #24 , #25 , #26 , #27 , #28 , #29 , #30 , #31 , #32 , #33 , #34 , #35 , #36 , #37 , #38 , #39 , #40 , & #41 .
2014.09.15: 132 with 3 spring cubs video by DTB:
2014.09.17: Donna T Bennett's video of 132's jumping cub.:
2014.09.25: The Katmai version of West Side Story is captured in this video of the meet-up between the 132's and the 435's (435, & now 719, 503 Cubadult) by DTB:
132's family group meet 435 Holly's family group (435, 719, & 503 Cubadult) video by JoeBear:
October 2014:[]
2014.10.01: NPS photo of 132 with her 3 spring cubs from KNP&P Katmai Terrane blog: Previously on Bearcam published June 23, 2015 by Ranger Michael Fitz.:
2014.10.08: PhotobearsBry created this gif of 132 and her 3 spring cubs.:
2014.10.10: Donna T Bennett's video of 132's spring cub on Spit Road - "You Can WAIT For Me":
And then Donna T Bennett's video of 132's cub telling 132 how it all went down.:
132 with her 3 cubs part 1 video by Linda Jett.:
132 with her 3 cubs part 2 video by Linda Jett.:
132 with her 3 cubs part 3 video by Linda Jett.:
2014.10.16: 132 and 435 Holly double bluff video by Explore:
2014.10.18: 132, 435 and their collective 5 cubs, do not always see eye to eye. More rumblin' down in the hood. Video by DTB:
2015: Adult Female with 3 Yearlings[]
132 first appeared in the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book on page 30:
2015 Season:[]
"National parks have inspired artists for generations. A bear cub from this family (132's yearling) at Brooks River sparked Ranger Cindy Jacoby to paint this watercolor last summer (2015 season)" from KNP&P's February 19, 2016 Facebook post .:
Park visitor Ross Baldwin captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearling and 402 and her 4 spring cubs. Vocalizations abound in this video; be sure to have your sound turned up for this one! 132 can be seen and heard jaw popping and huffing for her two wayward yearlings after her interaction with 402.
Katmai NP Bear Fight 2015 Season by Ross Baldwin (132 with her 3 yearlings & 402 with her 4 spring cubs)
Amalia Garduno captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearlings. Be sure to have your sound on to hear the vocalizations.:
July 2015:[]
2015.07.??: KNP&P volunteer (VIP), cam viewer, and cam op Anna-Marie (aka CamOp Scout) captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearlings.
2015.07.??: Cam viewer and park visitor Carla Farris captured this photo of 132's 3 yearlings.
2015.07.01: Ranger Mike Fitz commented on July 2, 2015 at 10:16 am and shared this July 1, 2015 photo that he captured when he observed 132 and her 3 yearlings .
2015.07.02: Park visitor Nancy Lesczcynski captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearlings.:
2015.07.09: Park visitor and cam viewer RGK captured this photo of 132 with her 3 yearlings during his trip to Brooks Camp.
2015.07.10: James Schienle's 7/10/2015 photo of 132's 3 yearlings.
2015.07.11: Mike Fitz captured these photos of 132 and her 3 yearlings.: #1 of 132 and 1 of her 3 yearlings , & #2 of 132 with her 3 yearlings
2015.07.18: Nanc captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearlings.:
2015.07.19: Mike Fitz captured this photo of 132 with her 3 yearlings.
2015.07.26: KNP&P volunteer (VIP), cam viewer, and cam op Anna-Marie (aka CamOp Scout) captured this video of 132 and her 3 yearlings.
Anna-Marie also captured this photo of 132 and her 3 yearlings on July 26, 2015 while volunteering at Brooks Camp:
Please request Anna-Marie's permission prior to using her photo!
2015.07.27:
KNP&P volunteer (VIP), cam viewer, and cam op Anna-Marie (aka CamOp Scout) captured these photos of 132 with her 3 yearlings while volunteering at Brooks Camp: Photo #1 , Photo #2 , & Photo #3:
Please request Anna-Marie's permission prior to using her photos!
Anna-Marie also captured this video of 132 and her 2 of her 3 yearlings on July 27, 2015. Turn the sound on for this one.
DanBos Photography captured 7/27/2017 photos of 132 with her 3 yearlings (speculated to be 805, 806 and 807) at Brooks Falls, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.
September 2015:[]
October 2015:[]
2015.10.11: 132 and 3 yearlings video by Mickey Williams:
2016: Adult Female with Three 2.5 Year-Old Cubs[]
132 is included in the 2016 Bears of Brooks River book on page 36:
"Disadvantaged or not, #132 has been remarkably successful in raising offspring. By the end of 2016 all three of her cubs, now 2.5 years old, were seen frequenting the lower river with her, fishing and often pushing other bears away. Cubs are often emancipated at 2.5 years, but keeping them for an additional summer may have given #132 an advantage – given the size of her cubs, the family “gang” is a force to be reckoned with. Other bears often yielded space to the group, resulting in uninhibited fishing access."
June 2016:[]
2016.06.07: On June 7, 2016 in the afternoon, 132 and her three 2.5 year-old cubs were observed as they walked down the Brooks River, into and around camp. The family groups was observed eating grasses and horse tails. On June 9, 2016 Ranger Daniel Lombardi shared the following June 7, 2016 photos of the family group:
On June 9, 2016 Ranger Dave shared the following June 7, 2016 photos of 132 and her three 2.5 year-old cubs in this comment :
2016.06.08: 132 and her 3 cubs were observed walking along the beach of Naknek Lake in the late night hours. They did not enter camp this time.
2016.06.22: 132 with three 2.5 year-old cubs video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):
July 2016:[]
2016.early July: Theresa Bielawski shared a early July 2016 photo of 132 and her three 2.5 year old cubs on 4/21/2021. Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2016.07.16 - 2016.07.21: Cam viewer and park visitor Truman Everts captured photos of the 132 family group members during his July 16, 2016 - July 21, 2016 trip to Brooks Camp. Truman very generously shared his photos with cam viewers in the bearcam comments! THANK YOU TRUMAN!!!!!
132 Only: Truman captured these photos of 132 only: Photo #1 , #2 & #3 .
132 with 1 of 3 cubs: Truman captured these photos of 132 and one of her three 2.5 year-old cubs: Photo #1 & #2 .
GEO (Goofy Eared One): Truman captured these photos of one of 132's three 2.5 year-old cubs, the one that was given the cam viewer unofficial nickname of GEO (Goofy Eared One).: Photo #1 & #2
Truman Everts captured this photograph of 132 with one of her three 2.5 year-old cubs (p 09/06/16 08:33).:
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
2016.07.18: At approximately 19:30 Alaska time, park visitor and cam viewer Truman Everts captured this photo of 132 and one of her three 2.5 year-old cubs. Melissa Freels captured this video of 132 and her three 2.5 year-old cubs.:
132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs video by Carol Anne Meyer. Turn your volume up for this one!:
132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs video by stmango.:
132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs videos by Brenda D. Note: Videos unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnails left for context.
Part 1: LOOKING FOR LINK
Part 2: LOOKING FOR LINK
132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):
2016.07.24: Alan Jones captured this photo of 132 with two of her three 2.5 year-old cubs.
September 2016:[]
2016.09.09 19:00: 132 with three 2.5 year-old cub video by Mickey Williams:
2016.09.12: 132's family group and 273's family group video by Melissa Freels. 273 bluff charges one of 132's cubs:
2016.09.15 14:40: 132 and her three 2.5 year-old cubs play fighting video by Mickey Williams:
Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared this 9/15/2016 photo of 132 and 2 of her 2.5 year old cubs. "132 and two of her ginormous cubs. This photo was obviously taken from inside of the lodge. The 132 family and 273/Velcro family were having a face-off with each other at the time. 9/15/16. Photo by me."
Please request Lisa Robertson's (aka Larinor) permission prior to using her photographs!
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2016.09.18: 132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs video by Ratna:
2016.09.23: 14:37: 132 family group and 94 and yearling video by Martina:
Snapshots by Bookmom:
2016.09.24: 132's family group, 402's family group and 719 (435's 2.5 year-old emancipated subadult) video by Melissa Freels:
Action on Spit Road! 402 and cubs Princess, and 132's crew, September 24 2016 video by Melissa Freels
2016.09.25: 132 and her three 2.5 year-old cubs early in the morning video by Ratna:
132's and 402's family groups meet on Spit Road video by Melissa Freels:
Snapshots by Bookmom:
2016.09.27: Theft on Spit Road video by Melissa Freels:
Video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.09.29: 132 and three 2.5 year-old cubs meet 273 and yearling video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):
October 2016:[]
2016.10.04:
132 family group on Spit Road video by Erum Chad (aka Erie). At 2:32 into this video take notice of the last cub coming up Spit Road....do you see a resemblance to the 2017 Little Lip Fisher?
132 was darted by Ranger Michael Saxton video by Jusywho:
132 was darted by Ranger Michael Saxton video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):
132 was darted by Ranger Michael Saxton video by Melissa Freels.:
2016.10.06: 132 and three 2.5 year-old cubs & 410 video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):
2016.10.07: 132 with her three 2.5 year-old cubs and a lone cub video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:
Lone bear cub Bear 132 and 3 cubs brooks falls katmai 2016 10 07 22 55 41 112 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)
2017: Single Adult Female[]
132 was included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 40.:
June 2017:[]
2017.06.??: 132 and 274 Overflow waiting for salmon video by Melissa Freels :
2017.06.23: Angerbodha captured video of 132 (not 289) at Brooks Falls on 6/23/2017.
2017.06.24: 132 is seen being courted by 603 in this 6/24/17 video by Cheryl Yoshioka and published on her behalf by Melissa Freels:
Melissa also posted additional photos and described the "Scenes from a Brown Bear Courtship." The boar was later determined to be 603.
2017.06.30: 132 at Brooks Falls video by Melissa Freels:
July 2017:[]
September 2017:[]
2017.09.14: Park visitor and cam viewer, RiverPA (aka Lee) captured these photos of 132 during their trip to Brooks Camp: Photo #1 , Photo #2 & Photo #3 :
Please request RiverPA's (aka Lee's) permission prior to using their photos!
2018: Adult Female with 2 Spring Cubs, then 1 Remaining Male Spring Cub[]
132 was included in the 2018 Bears of Brooks River book on page 42. 132 was also mentioned on the Miscellaneous Subadults page (page 30) of the 2018 edition of the book.:
2018 Season:[]
Cam viewer Olddude shared these snapshots (#1 & #2 ) of 132 and her remaining spring cub from during the 2018 season. Cruiser created this gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub from the 2018 season. Scooch shared this snapshot of 132 and her remaining spring cub and also included a poem. Xander-Sage created this gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub captured on the Underwater cam during the 2018 season. Xander-Sage shared this 2018 season gif of 132 with her remaining spring cub. Xander-Sage also shared this 2018 season gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub. Xander-Sage shared this 3rd gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub during the 2018 season. Xander-Sage shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 132 and her remaining spring cub during the 2018 season :
JG shared these July 3, 2018 - October 19, 2018 snapshots of 132 and her remaining spring cub: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 , #16 , #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , #21 , #22 , #23 , #24 , #25 & #26 :
Sometime between June 30, 2018 and July 3, 2018: Valentina Khalimon's video with a quick glimpse of 132 and cubs at 2:10-2:13, 7/3/2018 or before.
Alaska 2018 Denali, Valley of 10,000 Smokes, Katmai by Valentina Khalimon (sometime between June 30, 2018 & July 3, 2018)
Sometime after July 3, 2018, in Summer of 2018: Ranger Russ Taylor captured this summer of 2018 photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub that KNP&P shared in their November 9, 2018 instagram post .
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2018 Season video of 132 and her 2018 offspring in memory of 132's lost cub:
Cam viewer Kam created this artwork of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
June 2018:[]
2018.06.28: On June 28, 2018 132 returned to the Brooks River with 2 spring cubs. These are the first spring cubs observed at Brooks Camp during the 2018 season .:
Instagrammer Charlie Sturm posted to his instagram on July 3, 2018 with a photo of 132 and her 2 spring cubs that was taken on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Charlie shared this information in the instagram post.: "Had the incredible opportunity to see this Sow cautiously take her two yearlings into Brooks Camp for the first time on Thursday. "
During the July 3, 2018 Live Chat with Mike Fitz and Ranger Russ LaValle from the Riffles platform, Mike Fitz says that he believes this sow with two spring cubs is 132.
July 2018:[]
132 with her two spring cubs and/or 132 and her one remaining spring cub were observed three or more times during official July 2018 bear monitoring sessions per Ranger Russ Taylor's (Katmai Ranger) September 14, 2018 13:12 comment that included Ranger Tammy Carmack's offical list .:
2018.07.01: Flyer 7474 captured the first 2018 video of 132 and her 2 spring cubs on 7/1/2018. The family can be seen off the point. One of the cubs can be seen riding on 132's back at 1:52.
2018.07.03: A day that would turn fateful for this family group:
Erum Chad (aka Erie) captured this video of 132 and her 2 spring cubs in the lower river area.:
On July 4, 2018 at 23:12 , park visitor and bearcam viewer/chatter, Amanda Thompson, shared her July 3, 2018 observations and photos of 132 and her two spring cubs:
Photo #1 , Photo #2 , and Photo #3 :
Please request Amanda Thompson's permission prior to using her photos!
"The beautiful little family last night (July 3, 2018) at the lower platform before they made the ill fated trip to the falls. I am just back into Anchorage this afternoon and am on limited internet so not sure what is the latest update on the remaining cub and its mum. It was a tough evening to be there but still an honour to be witness to these tough lives. I did not see the interaction. I did see the two boars head out of the falls (I was on the Falls platform) and then headed back to the Riffles (to return to camp-I was unaware) to hear and see the tiny bear in the tree and the two NP workers monitoring the situation. We saw the little body but the boar (856) had moved on and the mother (132) was not nearby at that stage. We were/are very concerned about her condition. I will hopefully share some happier pictures of our amazing three night visit (arrival July 1, 2018 - departure July 4, 2018)."
Truman Everts shared a photo of 132 on 4/23/2020. In answer to a question as to the date of the photo, Truman later shared that it was a cropped photo of 132 and her 2 spring cubs on July 3, 2018, shortly before one cub was killed by 856. Truman Everts then shared this July 3 ~18:05 AKDT, 2018 photo of 132 and her 2 spring cubs on 4/24/2020. Approximately 90 minutes later, one of these cubs would perish at the hands of 856. Comment by Truman: "Yeah. You know it's uncharacteristic for me not to date them...(I didn't this time, and cropped [judiciously?] to not complicate the ID, given the heartrending loss of one of these cubs, within 90 minutes). Truman Everts shared this 7/3/2018 photo of 132 with 1 of her 2 spring cubs on 4/30/2020. Birgitt shared this photo of 132 and her 2 spring cubs on 5/18/2020. Truman Everts provided more detail and the date (7/3/2018) of the photo in this comment on 5/18/2020. "Thank you, B. A 20x30 poster of this is on my (work) office wall. Despite the difficult timing: This was something like 80 minutes before the incident." [~18:03 AKDT, 3 July, 2018] Truman Everts shared this 7/3/2018 photo of 132 and her 2 spring cubs on 5/4/2020. "These are the last moments that I saw 132 with both of her 2018 spring cubs. Even though I'm sad about it, I have a poster in my (work) office of this moment (except that 132 is standing, along with the cubs.) I like to look at it every work day because I think it's beautiful...but it also reminds me of the reality of the fragility of life, in the wild. I only recently noticed, while digging deep for new, unseen pics for BearCam folks, that I had this version, with 132 sitting. [sigh]". Truman Everts also shared this photograph of 132 and her two spring cubs (p 08/06/2020 16:16 ). Truman Everts shared this 7/3/2018 photo of 132 "walking a bit in front of her two spring cubs" on 9/21/2020. Truman Everts shared a 7/3/2018 photo of 132's 2 spring cubs on 4/21/2021. " Truman Everts shared this 7/3/2018 photo of 132's cubs swimming on 4/21/2021.
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
On the evening of July 3, 2018 856 killed one of 132's (? ID not firm) spring cubs. On July 4, 2018 at 06:20 Ranger Andrew popped into the bearcam comments to share the news of the July 3, 2018 incident :
"Hi everyone, last night near the Riffles we had a dramatic reminder that life as a bear can be difficult, dangerous, and short.
Bear 856 came upon what is thought to be bear 132 and her two spring cubs. Bear 856 attacked and killed one of the cubs. After an altercation with 856, bear 132 then left the scene wounded. Her remaining cub was abandoned in a tree above the carcass of its deceased sibling . It could be heard vocalizing and crying out to its separated mother.
The abandoned cub was later seen coming down from the tree, still vocalizing, and wandering around by itself. The whereabouts of both it and its mother are not known at this time.
Though it can be tough to witness, infanticide is a natural part of the bear world. Both genders may kill cubs, it is most often committed by male bears.
Mike Fitz and I will be doing a live chat later today on this topic at 9am Alaska time, 10am pacific. -Ranger Andrew"
Another thing we learned is that the Riffles platform was closed to park visitors on the evening of July 3, 2018 when the incident of 856 killing 132's cub took place.
KNP&P's July 4, 2018 Facebook post shared this information about the July 3, 2018 infanticide incident between 856 and the 132 family group.: Their Facebook post included two photos (#1 of 132's deceased spring cub & #2 of 132's treed remaining spring cub after being separated from 132 ) courtesy of Ranger Russ Taylor. In reply to a comment on their Facebook post thread, KNP&P shared this additional information about the incident: "The actual event was not caught on video [by the park service] or in front of the Bearcams. It is likely that it took place simply out of aggression. 856 was seen engaging with 634 Popeye shortly beforehand.". KNP&P also shared this information about the 132's deceased cub's body : " The body of the cub will be left in place, particularly because the location (below the Riffles platform) is closed to humans on the ground June 15 to August 15." KNP&P also replied to another social media user : "Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Beatrice. This sort of event, although occasionally tragic from our perspective, is a regular and recurring part of their world." They also shared that this may just be a case of 132 and her 2 spring cubs being in the wrong place at the wrong time .: "Yes, these are a few of the theories regarding infanticide. This particular instance just may have been an example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dominant bears in particular are likely conditioned to attack small, perceptibly weak creatures. And yes, 814 Lurch was seen killing a cub a number of years ago.":
KNP&P also shared this July 3, 2018 video of 132's remaining spring cub bawling up in the tree courtesy of Ranger Russ Taylor in the comment thread below the July 4, 2018 KNP&P Facebook post by Ranger Andrew. You can enlarge the video and be sure to turn the sound up to hear the cub bawling.
On July 5, 2018 KNP&P commented an update in their July 4, 2018 Facebook post thread that 132 and her remaining spring cub had been reunited with a photo of them together. KNP&P also commented on July 5, 2018 in the same July 4, 2018 Facebook post thread re: 132's physical condition . "...she (132) appears okay. She did seem to be walking a little stiffly, but hopefully will be back to 100% soon".:
2018.07.04: There is hope that 132 and her remaining spring cub have been reunited, but there is no confirmation from rangers with boots on the ground at this time. Cam viewers, thanks to the efforts of the cam op, were able to observed what appears to be a sow with a single spring cub. 132 is the only sow that has been observed with spring cubs so far in the 2018 season, leaving hope that this was 132 and her remaining spring cub.
Erum Chad (aka Erie) captured this video :
Ratna captured this video:
2018.07.05:
11:15 & 11:21: Ranger Russ popped into the bearcam comments at 11:15 with BIG news!:
"Ranger Russ here. I've received word from two different rangers who witnessed 132 with one cub. So it does appear that they have been reunited. Hopefully we can get a photograph or you'll see them on the cams soon. It does appear that they reconnected."
At 11:21 Ranger Russ shared more BIG news!:
In response to: "Thank you so much for letting us know....I hope 132 is ok too."
Ranger Russ' 11:21 reply: "She appears to be."
12:03:
132 and her remaining spring cub may have been observed on the Lower River East cam (RW feed) at approximately 12:03 :
Xander-Sage-2 created this gif .
Cindy Tucker captured this video :
Erum Chad (aka Erie) captured this video :
Xander-Sage-2 captured these snapshots:
12:08: 132 and her remaining spring cub were observed and photographed by Ranger Russ. Ranger Russ commented at 13:06 to share the information and photograph:
"132 and springer, seen around 12:08pm local time today. This is the view towards the elbow from the corner bridge gate. One photograph, then a crop. Ranger Russ"
Park visitor and cam viewer NWBearLove92 shared these 7/5/2018 photos of 132 and her remaining spring cub on 5/17/2020, #1 and #2.
Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!
This 7/5/2018 Truman Everts photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub was shared in chat on 5/18/2020 by Birgitt.
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
2018.07.06: Park visitor Laura Polakowski shared this July 6, 2018 photo of a family group believed to be 132 and her remaining spring cubs in a comment in the KNP&P July 4, 2018 Facebook post thread .
NWBearLove92 shared 7/6/2018 photos of 132 and her surviving spring cub on 4/23/2020, #1, #2 and #3. NWBearLove92 commented: "Throwback Thursday 7/6/18 (not that far back). I was just outside of my cabin when 132 and her surviving coy (now lovingly known as Cubzilla) passed by. It was an amazing site to see them just a few days after the tragic loss of her other coy at the falls. It was so great to see them both thriving and playing together on the cams throughout the rest of 2018 and 2019." NWBearLove92 shared an additional 7/6/2018 photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub on 5/17/2020.
Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!
2018.07.07: 132 and her remaining spring cub were observed on the Lower River East cam.
LaniH captured this video :
Erum Chad (aka Erie) captured this video:
132 and her spring cub on the spit, 4 days after the attack, 7/7/2018 video by Birgitt.
Flyer 7474 captured 7/7/2018 video of 132 and her remaining yearling in the RW area.
2018.07.08: Donald Photography captured this photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub where you can see one of the wounds on 132's chest . Donald Photography captured these photos of 132 and her remaining spring cub resting peacefully together: Photo #1 , #2 , #3 & #4 .
2018.07.11 or PRIOR (between July 3, 2018 & July 11, 2018): Craig Kutella's Instagram video of 132 and her cub surprising park visitors on the beach near the flag pole. The KNP&P ranger instructs park visitors on the beach to group up allowing 132 and her remaining spring cub to head toward the tree line and Lodge Trail. The ranger comments on how big 132 has gotten..
2018.07.13: Theresa Bielawski shared a 7/13/2018 photo of 132 on 4/21/2021.
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2018.07.15: Denis Ryan captured this photo of 132 that shows the wound on her chest. Denis Ryan also captured this photo of 132 with her remaining spring cub and a subadult bear.
Denis Ryan shared this information about the interaction between 132's cub and a subadult from that day.:
"This was taken after stalking this baby cub in a tree for several hours. The cub was chased into the tree by the sub-adult bear. The sub-adult was fiercely pursuing this cub. The cub was scared, screaming for his life making all sorts of noise. The mother returned from fishing in the river to find her cub fighting for his life in the tree. The mother started shaking the tree to scare the sub-adult bear away, so the baby cub could finally return to the ground after three hours of being chased by this white bear. The mother bear wouldn’t stand a repeat of what happened less than 10 days ago, when her other cub was killed by another boar (male bear). The mom and the cub proceed to leave the area following the river bank, where they ran into the sub-adult bear again. This time the mom has got the cubs back."
2018.07.16: Xander-Sage created this gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
LuvBears created this video of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
September 2018:[]
2018.09.11: D McGowen captured this photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub on the beach.
2018.09.13: Bookmom shared this Explore Recorder video and the following thoughts about it: "...one of my favorite videos of 132 and cub last season. Start at 37:33 in the video.132 coming out of the water and her cub joyously greeting her.":
Lani H's video of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
GABear created this gif of 132's remaining spring cub greeting her as arrives on Spit Road after exiting the boat cove. (Note: The format of the gif won't allow it to be added directly to the wiki) 2018.09.14: Birgitt's video of 132 with her remaining spring cub being alarmed when 409 Beadnose waddles past.:
2018.09.14: Park visitor and cam viewer Lee (aka RiverPA) captured 17 photos of 132 with her remaining spring cub, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16 and #17. Please request Lee's (aka RiverPA ) permission prior to using her photographs !
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2018.09.14 - 2018.09.17: 132 and her remaining spring cub photo by park visitor and cam viewer, Ratna Narayan captured during her Brooks Camp trip. Ratna also shared these photos (#1 , #2 & #3 ) of 132 and her remaining spring cub from her trip. Ratna shared this photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub. Ratna also shared this photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
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2018.09.15: Ratna shared these September 15, 2018 photos (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 & #7 (132 only) ) of 132 and her remaining spring cub.:
2018.09.16: Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured four 9/16/2018 photos of 132 and her spring cub on the spit, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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132's curious remaining spring cub meets KNP&P bear management video by mckate.:
Birgitt's 9/16/2018 video of 132 playing with her spring cub.
132 and her remaining spring cub eventually yield space to those trying to get to their destination for the evening; video by Birgitt:
2018.09.16 - 2018.09.21: KNP&P's September 21, 2018 instagram post with photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub taken this week.:
"A lot can happen in one summer.
In July, bear 132 and one of her cubs were briefly separated after bear 856 attacked and killed the cub's sibling.
At the time, the surviving cub was seen by itself, calling out from a tree. This week, mom and cub were seen at the lower river, gaining fat quickly as the family prepares for hibernation.
Contrast photos from this week and the July incident."
2018.09.17: Richard Cohen captured these photos of 132 charging at 719: Photo #1 & #2 .
Birgitt captured this video of 132 and her remaining spring cub moving away from 719.:
2018.09.22: 132 and her remaining spring cub vs the Underwater live cam conduit video by Birgitt.:
Cruiser created this gif of 132 and her remaining spring cub:
2018.09.22 - 2018.09.24: In this video by Big Person, 132 and her remaining spring cub are seen feeding on the LR at 14:31-15:56. (Note: 402 and her quads can also be seen from 9:00-11:29 and 16:33-19:30):
2018.09.24: 132 and remaining spring cub stop in for the live chat with Mike Fitz and Ranger Andrew LaValle. Note: This video is now unavailable. Explore will be contacted to see if it can be restored. An Explore Recorder video from 9/24/2018 captured most of the live chat (06:53-1:00:01) but not all of it. At 14:58 of the Explore Recorder video, 132 and her spring cub decide to join the live chat and can be seen lying on the grass in the background.
Mike Fitz and Andrew Lavalle Interrupted by Bears - Live Chat September 24, 2018 with appearance by 132 and remaining spring cub
9/24/2018 Explore Recorder video:
McKate created this video (no audio) of 132 and her remaining spring cub in their front row seats for Mike Fitz' and Ranger Andrew LaValle's live chat. Even the bears of Brooks River know how knowledgeable Mike Fitz and the Katmai National Park rangers are!:
Bookmom captured this snapshot of 132 with her remaining spring cub in the live chat audience. Sunny shared this snapshot of 132 with her remaining spring cub. Cruiser shared this snapshot of 132 and her spring cub.
2018.09.25: McKate's video of 132 using her remaining spring cub as a pillow.:
October 2018:[]
2018.10.03: 132 and her remaining spring cub near the floating bridge video by Birgitt.:
2018.10.07: 132 with her remaining spring cub and 94 with her 3 spring cubs on the spit video by Birgitt.:
2018.10.18: 132 and remaining spring cub video by Birgitt:
132 and remaining spring cub video by Casper Trout:
November 2018:[]
2018.11.09: KNP&P's Instagram post with a photo of 132 and her remaining spring cub that was taken during the summer of the 2018 season courtesy of Ranger Russ Taylor.:
2019: Adult Female with 1 Remaining Male Yearling[]
132 and her remaining male offspring, now a yearling, from her 2018 litter were observed
2019 Season:[]
132's remaining 2018 offspring is a male. Mazey's October 16, 2019 11:23 comment .:
2019.??.??: Deon Mitton captured footage of 132 and her remaining male yearling that can be seen from 0:48 - 1:10 into this video .:
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2019 video of 132 and her yearling.
AnchorTown captured this 2019 video that was posted on 7/23/2019. A group of visitors can be seen off the trail as 132 and her yearling pass by. The yearling cub shows curiosity about the humans but is dissuaded by the "hey bear" calls.
Drew Kaplan captured 2019 video of 132 and her yearling playing on the lower river, 9:39-11:28 and 1:28:42-1:29:04. The video was posted on 8/18/2019 but the exact date is unknown.
Brooks Falls Brown Bears Catching Salmon In Mid-Air Up Close In Slow-Motion 2019, video by Drew Kaplan
May 2019:[]
2019.05.20: Brooks Lodge employee Jordan Nelson, daughter of IzzyDog captured a photo and video of 132 and her remaining offspring, now a yearling, from her 2018 litter.
IzzyDog's May 21, 2019 06:55 comment with Jordan Nelson's May 20, 2019 photo of 132 and yearling . Jordan was cleaning the cabins when she was lucky enough to observe the 132 family group. Jordan Nelson also captured this video footage of 132 and her yearling.:
2019.05.??: KNP&P's May 25, 2019 16:01 Facebook post with NPS photo of 132 and her remaining yearling.:
"This photo shows:
a) New park staff calmly having their first bear sighting during training.
b) The correct distance from which to observe bears at Brooks Camp (minimum 50 yds).
c) Both a) and b)."
June 2019:[]
2019.06.??: KNP&P Ranger Maurice Whalen captured this NPS photo of 132 and her remaining 2018 offspring, now a yearling. On June 13, 2019 at 08:33 AKDT Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi shared Ranger Maurice's NPS photo in the bearcam comments with this information: "Morning, afternoon, evening Bear Fans. Ranger Mo Whalen is a terrific photographer and he has some stunning photographs to share. Sometime in the near future, I will post high resolution versions of some of these photos on Katmai's Flickr account. Here is a photograph of 132 and her cub on the beach. If you click on the photo and enlarge it, the resolution is much better. Sorry I forgot to ask Mo for the date, but I will ask him for you all. It was within the past two weeks I believe."
2019.06.24: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 132 and her remaining male yearling on June 24, 2019 at 21:02; yearling cub looks around, as he patiently waits for Mum...she often shares, but this one is all for her (p 10/23/2019 07:28 ). Truman Everts captured this photograph of 132 and her remaining male yearling on June 24, 2019 at 21:05; a mystery bear is following 132 & yearling...need to get a good look to assess whether or not it's a true threat (p 10/22/2019 06:51). Truman Everts shared this 6/24/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 4/27/2020. Truman Everts shared this 7/7/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/2/2020. "132 and male yearling cub react to a bear moving towards them. At first, this is alarming, and scary, and the family sprints off to the left. 132 allows the threatening bear to chase her and her cub to the edge of Naknek Lake, but eventually decides that the bear is actually a subadult...who she is bigger than...and she ends up chasing that sub away at full speed. :)" Truman Everts shared this 6/24/2019 photo of 132 on 4/21/2021.
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2019.06.25: Truman Everts shared this 6/25/2019 photo of 132 on 5/17/2020. Truman Everts shared this 6/25/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/17/2020.
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2019.06.26: Truman Everts shared this 6/26/2016 photo of 132 on 5/17/2020.
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2019.06.28: Truman Everts shared this 6/28/2019 photo of 132 on 5/8/2020. "132 stands for a better view of who is at the falls." Truman Everts shared this 6/28/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/17/2020 .
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2019.06.29: 132 and her remaining yearling with 909 and 910 video by Casper Pike:
132 and yearling survey the riffles, 6/29/2019 video by mckate.
132 chases a subadult, 6/29/2019 video by Lani H.
132 and yearling at the falls, 6/29/2019 video by Lani H.
Truman Everts shared this 6/29/2019 photo of 132 on 5/17/2020.
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2019.06.30: 132 (with remaining male yearling) tries to steal fish from her speculated 2014 female offspring, 806; video by Birgitt.:
Truman Everts shared this 6/30/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/17/2020. Truman Everts shared this 6/30/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 4/21/2019.
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During the 6/30/2019 new bridge dedication ceremony, 132 and her yearling cub decided to join in. Melissa Freels was at Brooks Camp and captured video of 132 and her yearling's attendance.
July 2019:[]
2019.07.??: Truman Everts shared this art photo of 132s yearling on 3/28/2020. "This is 132's cub, passing me on the trail, mid-summer 2019. Stylized enough to be arty, but not too much to lose his personality." Truman Everts shared this July 2019 photo of 132's yearling on 4/29/2020.
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2019.07.??: KNP volunteer Stacey shared a July 2019 story about 132 and her yearling.
"Hi, everyone --
Happy 132 Day!
I have a couple of long 132 stories -- but I think I haven't written them down yet!
So here are a couple of quick memories:
1) In 2019, 132 had a LARGE yearling cub, unofficially nicknamed Cubzilla. (To my knowledge, I don't think we've had a confirmed sighting of this bear since his emancipation.)
This yearling was VERY large -- in July 2019, as a yearling, he was almost as large as his mother. Longtime, knowledgeable bear viewers frequently mistook them for a pair of subadults, rather than a mother and cub.
2) I remember one morning in 2019, sitting on the LR viewing platforms watching 132 and yearling, and then seeing them disappear from view into the Lower River. For the next hour, I'd hear quiet -- and then loud growling; then quiet, then loud growling; then repeat.
I believed (and still believe) that 132 was using the time to teach her yearling how to steal fish. (This is unconfirmed, but this is what it sounded like.) Also: Cubzilla can growl nearly as loudly as 480 O T I S.
3) One day, in July 2019, I was working in the Visitors Center. There were LOTS of visitors on this July day, and so we had a looooong line of people waiting to get into the mandatory bear orientation.
With large crowds of waiting visitors, we frequently asked people to wait outside (since space inside is limited). So I was standing outside the Visitors Center, talking with the waiting visitors about bears.
Suddenly, two bears came RUNNING into camp -- perhaps running from another bear, they'd zoomed unseen past the auditorium and into the area next two the Visitors Center.
The two bears SCREECHED to a halt in front of the Visitors Center. They hit the brakes so suddenly that dust flew up.
The two bears -- 132 and her very large cub -- found themselves right in the midst of the waiting visitors. 132 huffed, and the cub looked around, surprised.
When this happens, protocol is to alert bear management (which I immediately did), and to ask the visitors to move up against the side of the buildings, creating a path for the bears to move through.
The visitors quickly and quietly pressed against the sides of the VC, and on the other side of the path, against the side of the restroom. (A few moved inside he restroom!)
Slowly, 132 and cub walked past the VC, and down to the beach.
I kept wondering (and still wonder) what it must have been like for the two bears to find themselves suddenly surrounded by people. Thankfully, 132 and cub remained calm, and the visitors did, too. The rules worked like they're supposed to, and the encounter was very brief.
So glad to have these memories of 132 and her 2019 yearling -- two very memorable bears."
2019.07.01: Truman Everts shared this 7/1/2019 photo of 132's yearling on 4/25/2020. Truman noted "One of my goals for the 2019 season was to follow up on the growth & development of 132's remaining cub...now ~18 months old. He didn't disappoint! He was sweet, funny and healthy (and seemed to like the new bridge, and having his picture taken)." Truman Everts shared this 7/1/2019 photo of 132 on 5/19/2020. Truman Everts shared this 7/1/2019 photo of 132's yearling on 4/21/2021. Truman commented "Quite possibly my favorite snapshot of 2019: 132's dear, playful yearling. "
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2019.07.02: Truman Everts shared this 7/2/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling sleeping on the beach in the early morning. Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
132 senses danger. "Not long afterwards a large brown boar walked by where they'd been", 7/2/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.04: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 132 at 15:01 (p 12/09/19 03.04 ). Truman Everts shared this 7/4/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 4/5/2020. Truman Everts shared this 7/4/2019 photo of 132 on 4/14/2020.
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2019.07.05: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 132 with her remaining male yearling near the falls at 20:18 (p 12/06/19 05:57 ). Truman shared a 7/5/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 4/17/2020. Truman Everts shared a 7/5/2019 photo of 132 on 4/18/2020. Truman Everts shared a 7/5/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/10/2020. "The summer of 2019 brought many displays of the Mother/son connection between 132 and her yearling cub. In addition to protection, she was generous in response to his frequent requests for food, play, and affection. :)" Truman Everts shared this 7/5/2019 photo of 132's yearling on 5/15/2020. Truman Everts shared this 7/5/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 6/10/2020.
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Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer BearTreeHugr shared ten 7/5/2019 photos of 132 and her yearling, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10. "132 and her 2019 cub decided to come and frolic (mom tried to fish) in the Lower River on our day trip. Her cub hadn't grown into his nickname Cubzilla just yet, but he was a very charismatic yearling!" BearTreeHugr shared an additional photo of 132 and her yearling 144 on 6/4/2023.
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2019.07.07: "132 keeps a lookout" and can be viewed charging a bear at 1:49, 7/7/2019 video by mckate.
Truman Everts shared this 7/7/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling on 5/29/2020. "Hey, someone else want to spar with my little angel for awhile? Mama could use a breather!"
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2019.mid-July: Truman Everts shared this mid-July 2019 photo of 132 on 4/21/2021.
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2019.07.08: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared six 7/8/2019 photos of 132 and her yearling, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
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132 and cub, above and below, 7/8/2019 video by mckate.
NWBearLove92 shared this 7/8/2019 photo of 132 and her yearling near the riffles on 5/17/2020.
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2019.07.09: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared three 7/9/2019 photos of 132 and her yearling, #1, #2 and #3. Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
806 greets her mother, 132 video by mckate. "We don't see many interactions between mothers and their adult offspring, so this was kind of touching. 132 emancipated 806 in the spring of 2017."
2019.07.11: Theresa Bielawski shared 5 photos of 132 and her yearling cub on 4/21/2021. 132, #1 and #2, 132 and her yearling, #3 and #4 and a close-up of 132's yearling, #5. Theresa commented "July 11th 2019. I was walking on Beaver Ponds Road and 132 followed by cubzilla popped-out on the trail ahead of me heading my direction. Couple of yards of trees then the pond on my right and a slight drop-off and swamp on the left side of the road. I chose the right because of the trees and cowered behind a tree saying "Hey Bear" although I know they saw me. They didn't even look at me as they passed by. Another heart-attack diverted..." In photo #4, "You can see his head popping out of the trees on the right in this shot." In photo #5, "Here is cubzilla up close - I was behind the tree with my big lens on a monopod so I wasn't trying to get a real shot - just clicked the shutter."
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2019.07.15: T Michael Wrabell captured seven 7/15/2019 photos of 132 and her single yearling on 7/15/2019, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.
2019.07.16: 132 and her yearling on the closed path, 7/16/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.18: Salmon scramble from 132, 7/18/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.19: 132's boy plays with 910, 7/19/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.21: 831 and 132's remaining yearling play on Spit Road with 132 chaperoning video by Birgitt.:
132's yearling busies himself with boats, 7/21/2019 video by mckate.
132's yearling thinks boats make great toys, 7/21/2019 video by Lani H.
132 chases subadults down the spit road, 7/21/2019 video by mckate. Her yearling probably wants to play with them.
132's male yearling (darker) plays with 831 (lighter) while 132 keeps a watchful eye, 7/21/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.22: 132 and her yearling walk by 273 and her 3 spring cubs, 7/22/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.07.23: 132's yearling gets hazed away from the boats again by a Ranger, 7/23/2019 video by Lani H.
Birgitt's 7/23/2019 video of 132's cub being hazed by Bear Management.
719 and her 2 spring cubs meet 132 and yearling on the spit, 7/23/2019 video by Lani H.
132 and her yearling playing by the lower river bridge, 7/23/2019 video by Casper Pike.
2019.07.24: 132's remaining male yearling tries to play with 435 Holly's recently emancipated 2.5 year-old subadults (if bear monitoring numbers have been assigned to 435's 2017 offspring, those monitoring numbers have not been shared with us at this time); video by Birgitt.:
2019.07.30: 132 and yearling July 30, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
132 snoozes on the lower river, 7/30/2019 video by mckate.
2019.07.31: 132's male yearling swims by the Underwater Cam video by Cruiser.:
132 and her yearling were not observed after 7/31/2019.
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: Adult Female, Single[]
132 was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 37.
In 2020 132 was only believed to have been seen a handful of times in late June and early July. From page 37 of the 2021 Bears of Brook River eBook, "In 2020, #132 emancipated her cub."
June 2020:[]
2020.06.29: 132 was first observed in 2020 on the lower river. Over the almost 9 minutes she was seen, her 2.5 year old male cub was not observed. 132 kept her first litter of 3 spring cubs until they were 3.5 years old, 6/29/2020 video by Lani H.
6/29/2020 video by mckate.
Birgitt also captured two videos of 132 on 6/29/2020, #1 and #2.
Birgitt's 6/29/2020 video #1.
Birgitt's 6/29/2020 video #2. 132 seen at 0:27 (right, far).
2020.06.30: 132 was noted as being seen on 6/30/2020 according to Lani's daily report. This 6/30/2020 (6:34 pm AKDT) snapshot by Bookmom appears to possibly be 132. Three other snapshots also taken at 6:34 pm AKDT could also possibly be 132, #1, #2 and #3.
July 2020:[]
2020.07.05: Mckate captured this 7/5/2020 video that may possibly be 132. 132 (left) and 821 (right) have a conversation in the riffles. At 1:51 the sow's face can be briefly seen and 132's distinctive forehead chevron is noted. It can't be determined for sure due to the low lighting.
2020.07.10: Erum Chad captured this beautiful video of 132 on 7/10/2020.
Lani H's 7/10/2020 video of 132 enjoying her meal on the picnic area.
Cam viewers captured 7/10/2020 snapshots.
2021: Adult Female with 3 Spring Cubs, 3rd Known Litter (lost 1 cub 7/12 or prior)[]
132 was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 39.
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 132 and her cubs, "Bear 132 and Cubs 2021."
2021.??.??: Shaundowneyphotography's 2021 Instagram video of 132 and her 2 adorable spring cubs. Turn your sound on. Shaun Downey also captured an Instagram photo of 132's cubs .
June 2021:[]
2021.06.26: Ranger Naomi stopped in chat on 6/27/2021 and commented "A sow with 3 spring cubs was spotted by several people yesterday (6/26/2021). We think it is 132."
Brooks Camp visitor April Peterson Naftali shared a 6/26/2021 photo of 132 and her 3 spring cubs on 6/29/2021.
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2021.06.27: Truman Everts shared a 6/27/2021 photo of 132 and her 3 spring cubs. "Good morning bear peeps. I think I can get ~2 pics posted, before running off to work. :) This first one is dear sow 132...and the 3 spring cubs she had in June. I only really got to see them once, at great distance...so this is as clear a picture as I could manage. Cubs were being typical, curious, playful, lovable little cubbies, so it was an absolute treat to watch this family of 4 on Naknek Beach on a quiet Sunday morning..." Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
2021.06.27-07.01: Melissa Freels shared a photo of 132 and her 3 spring cubs on 7/4/2021. "While the cams are down ... I'm not sure if she's been seen on the cams, but we did get a faraway look at 132 and her three spring cubs when I was at Brooks. Here's a pic." Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
2021.06.28: A sow with 3 spring cubs was spotted at a distance in the oxbow on 6/28/2021. Could this be 132 and 3 spring cubs? A closer view is needed, video by flyer 4477.
Itzy Holly-LO captured 6/28/2021 video of the sow with 3 spring cubs in the tall grass.
Ranger Naomi shared two 6/28/2021 photos of 132 and her 3 spring cubs in chat on 6/29/2021. Photo #1 is 132, photo #2 is 132's 3 spring cubs.
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Brooks Camp visitor Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared a 6/28/2021 photo of 132 and her 3 spring cubs on 7/4/2021. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared two additional photos of 132 with her 3 spring cubs, #1 and #2. Please request Bonnie Hankins' (aka NutsBoutBears) permission prior to using her photographs!
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July 2021:[]
2021.07.07: 132 and her 3 spring cubs were seen in the evening of 7/7/2021. The family moved along the spit, swam in Naknek Lake and then came back up the spit road for a closeup look. Cam viewers snapshots and gifs, snapshot by Blair-55, gif by Blair-55, gif by Blair-55, snapshot by Grandmaj, snapshot by Grandmaj, gif by BearPause, gif by CorrWest, snapshot by Brenda05.
Itzy Holly-LO's 7/7/2021 video of 132 and her 3 spring cubs.
Flyer 4477's 7/7/2021 video of 132 and her 3 spring cubs.
2021.07.09: Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat on 7/10/2021 and shared a photo of 132 and her 3 spring cubs. The photo was taken on the Valley Road on 7/9/2021. "Morning everyone. I know withdrawal from bear cams at the height of the season is difficult, but you'll make it through. It looks like the sun will be out tomorrow and for most of the week, so our torture will end soon and the cams should be back up once the sun has powered them up again. In the meantime, a couple of photos for you. Some G-razering at the Riffles on July 8th, and 132 plus 3 coy causing a slight bear jam on the Valley Road on July 9th."
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2021.07.12: On 7/12/2021, a sow with 2 spring cubs was seen in the riffles. The sow was believed by chatters to be 132. If that is the case, 132 has lost one of her spring cubs, video by mckate.
132 tries to steal fish from 128 Grazer's cub, 7/12/2021 video by Birgitt.
132 Desperate & Brave Enough to Try to Steal Fish From 128s Cub 2021-07-12 17-24-26 (explore.org)
Video by Birgitt
2021.07.12 or after: In this July 2021 video by Scott Nagel, 132 and her 2 remaining spring cubs are seen on the trail from 3:20-3:53.
2021.07.13: During a 7/13/2021 text chat, Ranger Naomi confirmed that 132 had in fact lost one cub. "Bear 132 has lost a cub. She arrived here with 3 spring cubs and now only has two. I do not have information about how it happened."
2021.07.14: 132 and her remaining 2 cubs walk the path behind the oxbow, 7/14/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.16: 132 and her 2 spring cubs on top of the cutbank, 7/16/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.17: Photographer and Brooks Camp visitor Mark Kostich shared two 7/17/2021 photos of 132 and 1 of her 2 cubs on 7/24/2021, #1 and #2. "Could someone please help me identify this female?? This was taken July 17th, in camp. She had TWO Spring cubs. This female was teaching her cubs bad habits (chewing on cabins). I believe that this is Bear 42. It may appear that i was closer than the 50 yard minimum, but I was not. I took this standing next to a Ranger at the proper distance."
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132 takes her cubs out for a fishing session off the spit, 7/17/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.07.18: 132 fishes the riffles while her cubs sit on a log nearby, 7/18/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.07.19: 132 and her 2 spring cubs by the cutbank, 7/19/2021 video by Birgitt.
2021.07.21: 132 and cubs, 7/21/2021 video by JG.
2021.07.22: While 132 fishes in the riffles, her 2 spring cubs climb a tree, 7/22/2021 video by Arlene Beech.
LunaCre's 7/22/2021 gif of 132's cubs up the tree.
2021.07.25: 132 and cubs at the cutbank, 7/25/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.07.26: 132 and her cubs pay a visit to the falls, 7/26/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
2021.07.27: 132 brings her cubs to the riffles, 7/27/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.29: 132's cubs keep up with mom, 7/29/2021 video by mckate. "No riding for them! I think they got caught up in the current because it took them a long time to reach her which I edited out. They are good little swimmers."
2021.07.30: 132 chases off a bear that gets to close to her cubs at the riffles, 7/30/2021 video by markindify.
2021.07.31: 132 charges a bear that is too close, twice! 7/31/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
132's cub up a tree, 7/31/2021 gif by LunaCre.
September 2021:[]
2021.09.??: Melissa Freels' September 2021 photos of 132 and her 2 spring cubs, #1, #2 and #3. Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
2021.09.07: Ranger Naomi Boak (aka NSBoak) shared two 9/7/2021 NPS photos of 132 and her 2 cubs, #1 and #2. "Nice visit on the beach: sow with 2 spring cubs. I have no idea who it is." Ranger Naomi Boak (aka NSBoak) shared an additional 9/7/2021 NPS photo of 132. Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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Markindify's 9/7/2021 video of 132 and her cubs as they move from near the bridge to the spit.
Markindify's additional 9/7/2021 video of 132 and her 2 cubs on the spit.
2021.09.08: 132 and her 2 spring cubs have a family meal on the lower river, 9/8/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.10: 132's chubby cubby 9/10/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.11: 132 and her cubs fish the lower river, 9/11/2021 video by Cheryl B.
2021.09.12: 132 and cubs move along the lower river, 9/12/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.09.13: 132 and cubs fish the oxbow, 9/13 2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.14: 132 has some chubby cubbies 9/14/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
2021.09.14-09.18: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Susan Rennie shared four 8/14-8/18/2021, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "132 and her fat fluffy coy last Saturday afternoon."
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2021.09.15: LunaCre's close up gif of 132's spring cubs, 9/15/2021.
2021.09.16: The beautiful 132s in the beautiful sunset, 9/16/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.09.17: 132 and cubs move from the spit to the bridge to rest, 9/17/2021 video by JG.
Ratna Narayan's long video of the 132 family on the spit.
2021.09.18: 132 and cubs on the spit, 9/18/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.19: 132 and cubs fish the picnic area, 9/19/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.20: A nice look at 132 and her 2 spring cubs, 9/20 2021 video by JG.
2021.09.21: 132's cubs do a synchronous "sit." 9/21/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.22: 132 chases a bear with her cubs following. The family then rests by the bridge, 9/22/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
The 132 family encounters another family at nightfall, 9/22/2021 video by JG. "132 is the mom with the smaller cubs, too dark to be certain of the other family group."
2021.09.23: 132 and her cubs enjoy their fish, 9/23/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.24: 132's cubs looking for their momma, 9/24/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.25: 132's "Fat Bear Jr Winner cub, 9/25/2021 video by markindify.
2021.09.26: 132's spring cubs spot something, 9/26/2021 video by Birgitt.
2021.09.27: A look at the Fat Bear Jr Champ, 9/27/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.28: JG's 9/28/2021 video of 132 and her 2 cubs by the picnic area.
2021.09.29: 132's cubs nap while mom fishes, 9/29/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.30: An extended view of 132 and her 2 spring cubs with close ups, 9/30/2021 video by JG.
806 briefly fishes close to her mom 132 and new younger siblings , 9/30/2021 video by JG.
806 briefly fishes close to her mom 132 and new younger siblings - Explore.org September 30, 2021-2
Video by JG
October 2021:[]
2021.10.01: The 132s pass under the bridge, 10/1/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.02: The 132's under the snow, 10/2/2021 video by Itzy Holly.
2021.10.03: 132 eats while her cubs rest, 10/3/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.05: A good look at 132's cubs, 10/5/2021 gifs by Blair-55, #1 and #2.
2021.10.06: The 132s stroll along the river, 10/6/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.08: 132 and cubs near the bridge, 10/8/2021 video by JG.
132 on alert by the bridge, 10/8/2021 video by Birgitt.
2021.10.09: A late season fishing session for the 132 family, video by markindify.
2021.10.12: Mckate's everybody shake video of the 132s, 10/12/2021.
2021.10.13: 132's 2 spring cubs are in the foreground in this 10/13/2021 snapshot by Hilarycat. 132 was out of the frame. This was the last day the family was observed.
2022: Adult Female[]
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 132 and her 2 yearlings, "Bear 132 and cubs 2022 June-July."
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 132 and her 2 yearlings, "Bear 132 and cubs 2022 August-October."
June 2022:[]
2022.06.21: 132 and her 2 yearlings all over the river, 6/21/2022 video by JG. This was the first day they were observed.
132 and her 2 yearlings at the falls, 6/21/2022 video by Birgitt.
2022.06.26: 132 and her 2 yearlings are seen at the oxbow, lower river, spit, spit road and bridge in JG's 6/26/2022 video.
2022.06.27: Truman Everts 6/27/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings in the riffles. "Some of the best stuff isn't at the Falls & isn't the most prominent bears. Love these sweeties." 132 and 1 of her 2 yearlings in the riffles, 6/27/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "June 27th was a great day in the Riffles to see family groups. I liked this shot, though one of the yearlings is a few feet out of the picture (always prefer a full family shot)." Truman Evert's 6/27/2022 photo of 132 and her yearlings in the riffles. One of 132's two yearlings photo by Truman Everts, 6/27/2022. "Alright Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." Truman's 6/27/2022 photo of 132. "132 gives a nice bear pose in the Riffles, early season, as her two adorable yearlings watch & learn."
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132 and her 2 yearlings stop by the bridge for a snack, 6/27/2022 video by twelve22.
Melissa Freels' three 6/27/2022 photos of 132 and her 2 yearlings, #1, #2 and #3.
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2022.06.28: 132 and her chubsters by the bridge, 6/28/2022 video by Itzy LO 335.
2022.06.29: 132 and her 2 yearlings on the beach, 6/29/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "A sow needs a great many skills to get her offspring from blind little potato, to young, able, emancipated bear. Not the least of these is the ability to not get distracted by the ridiculous circus that follows you about..." Truman Evert's 6/29/2022 photo of one of 132's two yearlings. 132, 6/29/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "Overdue portrait of dear Sow 132." Truman Evert's 6/29/2022 photo of 132's yearlings." One of 132's two yearlings, 6/29/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "I felt super-fortunate to get to see Sow 132 and her two "stuffed animal" gorgeous yearlings, a lot this summer, largely in the Lower River." One of 132's two yearlings, 6/29/2022 photo by Truman Everts. "This is one of 132's two yearling cubs, standing in the tall grass at the edge of the river, down by the footbridge, trying to get high enough to ensure there's nothing threatening nearby."
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Melissa Freels's five 6/29/2022 photos of 132 and her 2 yearlings, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
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Betsy Bear's 6/29/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings.
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The 132s get their close-up under the bridge, 6/29/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.06.30: Betsy Bear's 6/30/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings.
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132's cub is startled by its sibling, 6/30/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
July 2022:[]
132 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.??: Brooks Camp visitor Brian Lashchuk captured July 2022 video of 482 Brett and 132 each with 2 yearlings. 482 Brett and her cubs are fishing the riffles while 132 and her 2 yearlings are on the riffles bank. At 3:24, 132 heads out into the river and postures with 482. She then goes back to her cubs.
2022.07.01: Theresa Bielawski shared six 7/1/2022 photos of 132 and her 2 yearlings on 6/4/2022, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
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Betsy Bear's three 7/1/2022 photos of 132 and her yearlings, #1, #2 and #3.
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132 and her 2 yearlings share a rock in the riffles, 7/1/2022 video by Ratna Narayan.
2022.07.03: Betsy Bear's two 7/3/2022 photos of 132 and her yearlings, #1 and #2.
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2022.07.04: The 132 and 128 Grazer families fish the riffles, 7/4/2022 video by twelve22.
Multiple views of the 132 family in the riffles, 7/4/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.06: 132's 2 yearlings come down from a tree and then head to the falls with mom, 7/6/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.07: 128 Grazer and 132 have words in the riffles, 7/7/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.08: Truman Evert's 7/8/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings. "We're counting on you, Mum. We're hungry, but we have faith in you."
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NWBearLove92's 7/8/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings. "132 and her yearlings contemplating a full takeover of the falls. 7/8/22."
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202.07.09: 132 and cubs fish the lower river, 7/9/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.12: The 132s fish the riffles, 7/12/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.16: Close views of 132 and cubs, 7/16/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.18: 132 steals 27's fish, 7/18/2022 video by mckate. "I never realized that 132 is a skilled pirate. She was all over the riffles today, not so much fishing as looking for those who had fish. I saw her approach smaller bears (she's a big sow!) a handful of times and startle them into dropping their fish. You could see how she homed in on 27's fish and quickly found it after he dropped it. He was bigger than her other victims, which may be why he put up a fight. All in all, she had a pretty successful day feeding her family."
132's yearling wants to nurse, 132 says no, 7/18/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
RF. “I’m ready for dinner, Mom.” 132 says, “Eat your salad first.” Explore.org. 7-18-22
Video by Buddy's Mom
2022.07.21: Two of the three 132s stand up for a better view, 7/21/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.22: 132 pirates 912's fish, 7/22/2022 video by mckate. "Her technique of running up on her startled victim to get them to drop their fish works flawlessly almost every time. It's really fun to watch.
132 climbs the fish ladder for 910's fish, 7/22/2022 video by markindify.
132's yearlings nap, 7/22/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.23: 132 makes a catch on top of the falls, 7/23/2022 video by mckate. "I'm not sure this really qualifies as a lip catch since she was so hesitant to get right up to the edge. This was how her daughter 806, and many other bears, began learning to lip fish. It just takes time to gain confidence and work your way forward. Not a bad first effort by this 17-year-old bear."
132 takes 151 Walker's fish, 7/23/2022 video by mckate. "I love the way Walker plasters his ears back when he's being yelled at. I think she kind of caught him off guard, so he just surrendered his fish. 132 is really good at this!"
2022.07.24: The 132s are seen up close as they sit in front of the Brooks Falls low cam, 7/24/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
September 2022:[]
132 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in Fall 2022.
2022.09.01: NWBearLove92's three 9/1/2022 photos of 132 and her 2 yearlings, #1, #2 and #3. "132 and her beautiful little yearlings. The family was very busy eating dead and dying salmon in the lower river. It was fun hearing them snorkeling around and crunching on the fish. 9/1/22."
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2022.09.03: NWBearLove92's 9/3/2022 photo of 132 and her male yearling. "132 and her mini-me yearling keeping a lookout for stranger danger. 9/3/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/3/2022 photo of 132. "132 was on alert in the lower river while fishing with her yearlings. 9/3/22."
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132 and her 2 yearlings return to Brooks Camp (as seen on the cams) after five weeks away, 9/3/2022 video by JG.
2022.09.04: 132 and her yearlings scavenge near the downriver island, 9/4/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.05: NWBearLove92's two 9/5/2022 photos of 132's 2 yearlings, #1 and #2. "132’s yearlings with some yummy salmon…I love the intense eyes of the dark cub…so cute! 9/5/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/5/2022 photo of 132's darker yearling. "132’s male yearling with a salmon almost as big as his head. 9/3/22 (9/3/22/was probably a typo)." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/5/2022 photo of 132's darker yearling. "132’s male yearling munching on a colorful salmon in the lower river…. Try not to smile. 9/5/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/5/2022 photo of 132's darker yearling. "132’s fluffy male yearling used his little paw to hold his salmon. 9/5/22."
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132's light cub is female as seen when she urinates straight down, 9/5/2022 video by mckate.
132 and yearlings take a nap by the spit road, 9/5/2022 video by markindify.
2022.09.06: Cam viewer and park visitor bulbul's 9/6/2022 video of the 132 family delaying the tour bus. "During my visit to Brooks Falls , Katmai National Park A tour was scheduled to leave from Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park to "The 10,000 Smokes" at 9:00am, but could not leave. A family of Mama Bear (132) and her 2 cubs were occupying part of the way that was leading to the parked bus, and therefore the travelers could not board the bus. The rangers did not disturb the bears because at Brooks Falls the bears have "the right of way" . After close to 30 minutes of delay the rangers did disturb the bears, who moved away without any trouble. The wait was actually an extra excitement, as all could watch the adorable 2 cubs playing only few meters away."
2022.09.07: 132 fishes and the cubs sit on the bank, 9/7/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.09: 132 and her yearlings all have the same ears, 9/9/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.11: Angerbodha's four 9/11/2022 photos of 132 chasing an unknown bear away from her cubs, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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2022.09.12: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/12/2022 photo of 132 and her 2 yearlings on 6/4/2023. "132 and her two yearlings. Photo was taken by me on 9/12/22." Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/12/2022 photo of 132 on 6/4/2023. "132 enjoying some clay on 9/12/22. Photo was taken by me."
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Angerbodha's three 9/12/2022 photos of 132's yearling, #1, #2 and #3.
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2022.09.14: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Barbara-10 shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 132 on 6/4/2023. Barbara-10 shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 132 on 6/4/2023. Barbara-10 shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 132's male yearling on 6/4/2023. Barbara shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 132's female yearlong on 6/4/2023. "We don't see enough of 132F because her brother FBJ usually steal the show. She's really quite pretty. 9/14/22." Barbara shared two photos of 132's yearlings on 6/4/2023, #1 and #2.
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2022.09.15: Barbara-10 shared a 9/15/2022 photo of 132's male yearling on 6/4/2023.
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Melissa Freels' 9/15/2022 photo of 132's male yearling.
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2022.09.16: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/16/2022 photo of 132's male yearling on 1/25/2023. "I had the chance to take this picture of the 2021 Fat Bear Junior Champion before the family moved to the far channel."
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2022.09.20: 132 and cubs rest by the river, 9/20/2022 video by JG.
2022.09.21: 132 gets her close-up, 9/21/2022 video by mckate.
132 nurses her cubs on the spit, 9/21/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.24: A nice look at the 132 family by the bridge, 9/24/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.25: 132 and her 2 yearlings snorkel along the lower river, 9/25/2022 video by Itzy LO 335.
2022.09.26: 132 and her 2 big yearlings search the river for spawned salmon, 9/26/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.28: 132 and her 2 yearlings rest by the bridge in this 9/28/2022 one hour video by JG.
2022.09.29: 132 gained a lot of weight despite raising 2 big cubs, 9/29/2022 gif by LunaCre. 132 and her cubs under the bridge, 9/29/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.30: 132's cubs rest on mom in this 9/30/2022 video by Ssunny.Y.
October 2022:[]
2022.10.01: A moose passes through the river and startles 132 and her 2 yearlings, 10/1/2022 video by Cruiser.
LunaCre's 10/1/2022 gif, 132's yearlings run to mom when a moose appeared.
2022.10.02: The 132 family fishes the lower river on a dark day, 10/2/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.06: The 132s under the bridge with a focus on the lighter female yearling, 10/6/2022 video by twelve22.
2023: Adult Female with Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs (?) (Will she keep them a 3rd season?)[]
July 2023:[]
2023.07.02 or Prior: Could this be 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs? If so, will 132 be keeping these offspring for a 3rd season like she did with her first known litter of cubs? Katelin & Adam of wight_family_travels posted this video of a sow with two cubs to their Instagram on July 2, 2023 at 09:32 AKDT.
2023.07.11: 132 plans her next move in this video captured by mckate:
11 Jul 2023- 132 Plans Her Next Move (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.17: 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs move through the riffles video by mckate:
17 Jul 2023- The 132s Move through the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.26: mckate captured this video of 132 watching the lip fishers.:
26 Jul 2023- 132 Watches the Lip Fishers (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.29: The 132 family group is ready for action in this video captured by mckate:
29 Jul 2023- The 132s Are Ready for Action (explore.org)
video by mckate
504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs greet 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs near the riffles in mckates video. Notice the size difference between the two sets of 2.5 year-old cubs and 132 in comparison to 504.:
29 Jul 2023- 504s Greet 132s in Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
132's female 2.5 year-old cub snoozing on the river bank between the trees near the riffles video by spool (aka Gabrielle Rose).:
(mckate's version of this video)
132F Snoozin' by the Riffles (7-29-23)
video by spool (aka Gabrielle Rose)
719 shows interest in 132's catch in this video captured by mckate.:
29 Jul 2023- 719 Shows Interest in 132's Catch (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2023:[]
2023.09.03: 132 and cubs return from their walkabout in this video captured by mckate:
3 Sep 2023- 132s Return from Their Walkabout (explore.org)
video by mckate
Hope springs eternal as 132F asks 132M to share, video by mckate:
3 Sep 2023- Hope Springs Eternal as 132F Asks 132M to Share (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.06: 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs fish the riffles in this video mckate captured. Mom has a fish! Those huge cubs are a hoot. At least the girl got the scrap this time.:
6 Sep 2023- 132s Fish the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.28: 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs pass by in this video captured by mckate:
28 Sep 2023- 132s Pass By (explore.org)
video by mckate
132 bluff charges 480 Otis in this video captured by mckate. 480 Otis looked incredulous, as well he should have, and managed to very slowly inch away from the gang. Poor old guy.:
28 Sep 2023- 132 Bluff Charges 480 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.30: 132 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs move down the riffles in mckate's video. These two offspring are well prepared for emancipation.:
30 Sep 2023- 132s Move Down the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
2024: Adult Female with or without cubs?[]
For Future Use
Known Courting & Mating:[]
2017:[]
June 2017:[]
603: 132 was observed being courted by 603 on 2017.06.24.[]
Known Litters of Cubs:[]
1st Known Litter: 2014[]
2014: 3 Spring Cubs
2015: 3 Yearlings
2016:: 3 - 2.5 Year-Old Cubs
2017: Successful emancipation of 3 - 3.5 Year-Old offspring
2nd Known Litter: 2018[]
2018: 2 Spring Cubs, lost one on July 3, 2018; killed by 856
2019: 1 Remaining Yearling (Male)
3rd Known Litter: 2021[]
2021: 3 spring cubs. Lost 1 cub between 7/9-7/12/2021.
2022: 2 yearlings
Known Relatives:[]
Mother: Unknown
Father: Unknown
Offspring: 805, 806 and 807, 2014 Litter
144, 1 of 2 spring cubs 2018 Litter
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2016: Successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton[]
132 was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton on October 4, 2016. Video by Melissa Freels. Other videos are available in the October 4, 2016 Life History section above:
2017: Successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton[]
132 was again successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2017.