Adult Male in 2020
Year First Identified: 2018 as an independent 3.5 year-old subadult, 2015 year of birth
Year Last Observed: 2023
Known Offspring Of: There is speculation in the 2018 bear monitoring notes that 907 is a male offspring of 708 Amelia's 2015 litter , however there is no way to really confirm the link between subadults to the mother and siblings without DNA results.
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: There were no known genetics study samples obtained from 907 by Ranger Michael Saxton from 2015 through 2019. We are awaiting information from Ranger Saxton / NPS staff.
Identification:[]
Mazey noted this helpful ID characteristic of 907: "Sometimes 907's right ear looks straight across the top, like it got clipped off." Mazey also shared that: "I don't see it all the time. I guess it depends on the angle.". It is an ID characteristic you have to be looking for to see it.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
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Life History:[]
2015: Spring Cub with 708 Amelia & Female Littermate (908 )[]
October 2015:[]
2015.10.22: 708 Amelia with her 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video by Mickey Williams.:
708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video part 2 by Mickey Williams.:
708 Amelia with 2 spring cubs (907 & 908) video part 3 by Mickey Williams.:
2016: Yearling with 708 Amelia & Female Littermate (908 )[]
July 2016: []
2016.07.26: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Melissa Freels.:
September 2016: []
2016.09.02: 708 Amelia with her 2 yearlings video by Melissa Freels.:
2017: 2.5 Year-Old Cub with 708 Amelia & Female Littermate (908 )[]
2017 season:[]
This 2017 gif by Xander-Sage -2 is believed to be 907 and was shared on 5/28/2020. Xander-Sage-2 shared this 2017 snapshot of 907 and 908 on 5/28/2020 and this 2017 snapshot of 907 and 908 on 5/28/2020.
June 2017:[]
2017.06.23: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year old cubs (907 and 908) at Brooks Falls, video by flyer 7474. 907 (male) is the larger of the 2 cubs. 908 (female) is smaller.
July 2017:[]
2017.07.04: Park visitor and chatter photobearsbry 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.
2017.07.06: 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."
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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!
2017.07.23: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared these photos of 907 and 908 when they were 2.5 year olds on 5/27/2020, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
October 2017: []
2017.10.22: 708 Amelia with her two 2.5 year-old cubs (907 & 908) video by Birgitt.:
2018: Newly Emancipated 3.5 Year-Old Subadult[]
2018 Season:[]
907 made his debut in the 2019 Bears of Brooks River book on page 32.
Note: On August 8 2019, this 2018 photo of subadult 907 by T. Carmack was shared in the chat via Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi Boak. It is unclear whether the photo was taken in July or the fall of 2018.
July 2018:[]
907 in July 2018, NPS photos:
2018.07.25: 902 protects her brother 903 from 907, 7/25/2018 video by mckate. 902 charges a much larger 907 and does not back down.
2018.07.30: 821 (dark) and 907 (light) wrestle on the lower river, 7/30/2018 video by mckate.
August 2018:[]
2018.08.11 or 2018.08.12: JG shared a snapshot of 907 and 908 , as 3.5 year-old independent subadults taken either August 11, 2018 or August 12, 2018 .
September 2018:[]
907 in September 2018, NPS photos:
2018.09.08: 907 (larger) and 901 (smaller) scour the riffles, 9/8/2018 video by mckate.
2019: 4.5 Year-Old Subadult[]
2019 season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2019 season video of 907.
August 2019: []
2019.08.06: 907 makes a brief appearance at the falls, 8/6/2019 video by mckate.
2019.08.26: 907? at the falls, 8/26/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.08.27: 907 makes his first catch on the lip video by mckate.:
Lani H 8/27/2019 video of 907 on the lip.
2019.08.28: 821 pushes 907 out of spot video by mckate.:
907 finds a secluded lunch spot video by mckate.:
907 finds a nice hidey hole to enjoy his meal, 8/28/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.08.31: 812 startles 907 video by mckate.:
Lani H 8/31/2019 video of 907 in the far pool.
September 2019:[]
2019.09.??: Melissa Freels shared September 2019 photos of 907 on 7/12/2020, #1, #2 and #3.
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2019.09.02: 821 snacks on 907's leftovers, 9/2/2019 video by mckate.
812 (below the falls) makes 907 (on the lip) nervous, 9/2/2019 video by mckate. "Not sure if 812 was wanting to harass or wanting to play. Maybe a little of both?"
Lani H 9/2/2019 video, 907 makes a catch on the lip.
2019.09.03: "Scrappy" (unidentified male subadult) watches 907 video by McKate.:
Lani H 9/3/2019 video, 907 with an easy catch.
2019.09.04: 907 and ?912 wrestle in the riffles, 9/4/2019 video by mckate.
2019.09.05: 907 with "Scrappy" (unidentified male subadult) video by McKate.:
Lani H 9/5/2019 video of unknown sub sneaking some scraps from 907.
2019.09.06: 908 sits on the lip and then greets her brother 907 by the platform at 0:55, video by mckate.
854 Divot (near) makes 907 (far) and 812 (in the jacuzzi) nervous, 9/6/2019 video by mckate. "Divot's such a funny bear. The boys just finally threw in the towel and left."
2019.09.08: Carrie59 captured these photographs (#1 & #2 ) of 907 (p 02/02/2020 07:51 ). Carrie59 shared an additional 9/8/2019 photo of 907 on 3/27/2022. Carrie59 shared a fourth 9/8/2019 photo of 907 on 3/27/2022.
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2019.09.09: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Lisa Robertson shared a 9/9/2019 photo of 907 on 3/27/2022. "I think ginger bear 907 was probably my most photographed bear during my September 2019 trip (151 Walker was a close 2nd). I saw him every day, but only at the falls and riffles. This photo was taken on 9/9/19."
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Who is begging from 907? 9/9/2019 video by Birgitt.
2019.09.10: 909 yells at 907 video by mckate.:
Lani H 9/10/2019 video of 907 and 909 having a kerfuffle.
907 fishes with 856 video by mckate.:
2019.09.11: T down shared (2nd photo) 9/11/2019 photos of 907 on 5/19/2020, #1 and #2.
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Carrie59 shared this 9/11/2019 photo of 907 resting on a rock on 5/27/2020.
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907 is the first bear seen arriving at the falls in his 9/11/2019 video by Birgitt.
2019.09.13: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 907 during her trip to Brooks Camp (p 01/04/2020 08:04 ). Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) also captured this photograph of 907 (p 01/04/2020 08:05 ). Bonnie Hankins also captured this photograph of 907 (p 01/04/2020 09:35 ).:
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2019.09.14: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this video of 907 play-fighting with 821 during her trip to Brooks Camp.:
Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) also captured this photograph of 907 on September 14, 2019 (p 12/09/19 15:47 ). Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared this 9/14/2019 photo of 907 on 5/21/2020. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared this 9/14/2019 photo of 821 (left) and 907 (right) playing on 5/23/2020. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared a 9/14/2019 photo of 907 and a 9/14/2019 photo of 907 with 821 on 5/12/21
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2019.09.15: Scooch shared this 9/15/2019 photo of 907 on 5/28/2020. Scooch shared this 9/15/2019 photo of 907 on 6/2/2020.
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2019.09.16: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 907 (p 01.04.2020 10:44 ). Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) also captured this photograph of 907 beside the falls platform (p 01/04/2020 10:44 ). Bonnie Hanins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of a bear believed to be 907 (p 01/14/2020 15:24 ) Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) also captured this photograph of 907 (p 01/28/2020 15:43 ). Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 907 (p 02/04/2020 03:32 ). Bonnie also captured this photograph of 907 (p 03/02/2020 15:22 ).:
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Scooch captured these photographs (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 & #5 ) 907 & 908 (p 02/06/2020 01:30 ). Scooch shared this information about the photographs.: "Siblings 907 (R) and 908, September 16, 2019 - The other morning I posted a photo of bear 908 standing near the island. Soon afterwards, she was joined by another bear that I believe is her brother, 907. They greeted each other with a brief session of bitey face before 907 moved on, looking for a fish, which he soon caught. These two 4.5 year old subadults are believed to be the lovely 708 Amelia's 2015 male and female offspring.". Mazey :noted the following about Scooch's 907 & 908 photographs that help in confidence with the ID of these two subadults.: "You can see the clipped off looking left ear on 907 in photo #5 and of course 908 has her bra on" (p 02/06/2020 05:18 ). Bookmom made these observations about Scooch's 907 & 908 photographs: "Also his more round forehead with a heavier brow and her flatter forehead. Not visible as much in the pics is her larger hump (than his). His body looks longer (similar to early 503 and maybe 856.??)" (p 02/06/2020 05:59 ). On 4/14/2020, scooch shared an additional 9/16/2019 photo of siblings 907 and 908. Note: 908 is the smaller of the 2 siblings in all these photos.
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2019.09.18: Susan Grace's 9/18/2019 photos of 97 playing with 907, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
2019.09.23: Lip fishers strike out, 9/23/2019 video by mckate. 907 is seen from 0:00-0:20.
2019.09.25: 907 tells 503 he doesn't want to play right now, 9/25/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.09.26: Unidentified subadult "Spot" (darker) catches a fish in the jacuzzi while 907 (lighter) looks on, 9/26/2019 video by mckate.
October 2019:[]
2019.10.01: 907 fishes the lip, 10/1/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.10: 907 and "Scrappy" (unidentified male subadult) wrestle video by McKate.:
2019.10.12: Lani H 10/12/2019 video of 907 by the far bank.
2019.10.13: 907 fishing in the riffles, 10/13/2019 video by Lani H.
907 roaming around and above Brooks Falls, 10/13/2019 video by Lani H.
907 enters the falls from above, riffles view, 10/13/2019 video by Lani H.
Lani H 10/13/2019 video of 907 in the jacuzzi and 480 Otis in the far pool.
2019.10.14: 907 again fishes in the riffles, 10/14/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.15: 907 searches high and low and finally gets his fish, 10/15/2019 video by mckate.
Lani H 10/15/2019 video of 907 at the falls.
Two subadults at the falls, 907 and who?, 10/15/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.16: 907 and another subadult playing video by Lani H.:
Lani H 10/16/2019 video of 907 fishing in the early morning.
907 eating near the island, 10/16/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.17: 907 finds a stick to play with video by mckate:
Unidentified subadult "Spot" and 907 play a little, 10/17/2019 video by mckate.
2019.10.18: 907 on the lip video by Lani H.:
907 and another subadult play in the riffles video by Lani H.:
Unidentified "Little Sub" bites himself, 10/18/2019 video by mckate. "907 has been trying to teach this little sub to stop being so bitey when he plays. Out of frustration at 907 for keeping him at arm's length, he starting biting himself."
Lani H 10/18/2019 video of 907 and ? "Little Sub" playing in the jacuzzi.
2019.10.19: 907 near the falls platform video by Lani H.:
907 in the far pool, 10/19/2019 video by Lani H.
907 at the falls, 10/19/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.20: 907 and Unidentified Subadult (commonly referred to as "Spot" by cam viewers due to scar/healing wound above tail on the bear's back) fish and play video by Sue C (aka hooked (Sue)):
907 wakes up sleepy Unidentified Subadult (commonly referred to as "Spot" by cam viewers due to scar/healing wound above tail on the bear's back) video by mckate.:
907 and 821 video by Lani H.:
907 around the falls 10/20/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.21: 907 above the falls video by Lani H:
907 and unknown subadult with rump scar (aka "Spot") play video by Lani H:
907 in his spot having lots of success video by Lani H.::
907 finds a great place to scratch an itch video by Lani H:
907 perches and pounces, 10/21/2019 video by mckate. "He had pretty good luck with this technique catching one fish after another."
2019.10.22: 907 and another subadult at the falls video by Lani H.:
2019.10.23: 907 around the falls video by Lani H .:
2019.10.24: 907 having some success finding fish, 10/24/2019 video by Lani H.
907 is briefly seen with an unknown bear at the beginning of this 10/24/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.25: 907 early morning fishing, 10/25/2019 video by Lani H.
907 snorkeling around, 10/25/2019 video by Lani H.
907 roaming around at the falls, 10/25/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.10.26: 907 snorkeling around the falls, 10/26/2019 video by Lani H.
2020: 5.5 Year-Old Adult Male[]
907 was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 79.
2020 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2020 season video of 907, "Bear 907 2020."
July 2020:[]
2020.07.??: In a video posted on 7/29/2020 by Anchorage Planespotting, 907 can be seen fishing at the falls from 0:00-0:15 and 1:26-2:37.
2020.07.04: 907 upon his return to Brooks Camp on 7/4/2020, video by mckate.
2020.07.05: 907 returned to Brooks Camp on 7/5/2020 along with his sister 908. 812, 907 and 908 are seen walking on the spit road, 7/5/2020 video by Birgitt.
2020.07.08: 907 fishes the lip, 7/8/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.10: 907 (near) and the possible un-numbered brother of 912 and 913 play, 7/10/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.14: 907 plays in the riffles with the possible un-numbered brother of 912 and 913, 7/14/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.17-07.19: Brooks Camp visitor Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured eleven 7/17/2020 photos of 907, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11. Lee Pastewka also captured a 7/19/2020 photo of 907.
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2020.07.19: 909 plays with 907, 7/19/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.20: A subadult (913) climbs the falls to beg from 907, 7/20/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.21: 907 kind of shares a fish with the possible un-numbered brother of 912 and 913, 7/21/2020 video by mckate. "That wasn't exactly a graceful entrance onto the lip. I've never seen him steal a fish, and he doesn't outright beg. He just kind of stands there looking hopeful and others let him have their scraps. 907 is a particularly a soft touch."
2020.07.22: 907 tells 912 he is busy on the lip, 7/22/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.23: 907 close-up on the lip, 7/23/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.26: 907 a bit intimidated by 812, 7/26/2020 video by mckate. "They are the same age and around the same size, but 907 wasn't emancipated until he was three so has mostly played with 900 series subs. I can't recall these two ever playing."
2020.07.27: 913 and his un-numbered brother play 907 out of his spot in the riffles, 7/27/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.28: 907 and 901 play, 7/28/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.29: 907 and 821 play while 87 watches, 7/29/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.31: At 1:53 into this video, 907 is seen with an unkown subadult on top of the falls, 7/31/2020 video by mckate.
August 2020:[]
2020.08.02: 812 makes 907 nervous, 8/2/2020 video by mckate.
2020.08.04: 907 catches a fish on the lip, 8/4/2020 video by flyer 7474.
2020.08.08: 151 Walker has a kerfuffle with 907 and then gets "grazered" by 128 Grazer, 8/8/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.21: After a 2 week absence, 907 returned to Brooks Camp, 8/21/2020 video by mckate.
2020.08.22: 907 is on the lip and does not want to play with 812, 8/22/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
2020.08.23: Née BP captured this 8/23/2020 gif of 907 standing up to look aound.
2020.08.23: 821 (in the j) tells 812 (behind him) to wait his turn twice, 8/23/2020 video by mckate. 907 is on the lip and is timid near 812. "812 went up the fish ladder and pouted after the first exchange. He had kind of a hard day. If nothing else, maybe this showed 907 that he need not be so afraid of 812."
2020.08.24: 812 tails 907, 8/24/2020 video by mckate.
2020.08.25: 907 in the riffles, 8/25/2020 snapshot by Bookmom.
2020.08.26: 907 (near) welcomes "Bucky" (far) in this 8/26/2020 video by mckate.
2020.08.27: 907 on the lip, 8/27/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.28: Mckate's 8/28/2020 video, "Itchiness is catching. 907 is so suggestible. That's "Bucky" who starts off the scratching."
2020.08.29: 907 (right) and 812 (left) in the riffles, 8/29/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.08.30: Mckate's 8/30/2020 video, 907 on the lip and 747 on the conveyer fish with the sunrise.
2020.08.31: 907 in the riffles, 8/31/2020 video by Lani H.
September 2020:[]
Fall 2020:[]
2020.??.??: This video by Ray Vu vlog was published on 7/13/2021. It is believed to be from the fall of 2020 as 879 (who is a fall bear only) is seen at 2:18. 907 can be observed from 3:44-3:50 and 4:03 (in the center of the frame)-4:32. Note; Unable to post the thumbnail at the moment
2020.09.01: 907 takes his catch to the grassy area to eat, 9/1/2020 video by Hey Princess.
2020.09.02: Mckate's 9/2/2020 video, 907 plays with "Vincent, Little Bear, Little Sub."
2020.09.03: "Vincent, Little Sub, Little Bear" and 907 pass through the riffles, 9/3/2020 video by mckate.
2020.09.04: 907 scavenging in the riffles, 9/4/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.05: Ranger Naomi shared a 9/5/2020 photo of 907 in chat and commented "This weekend I was reminded of how a bear’s life along the Brooks River can be a challenging one -- consuming enough calories in the summer to survive a winter with no food; finding one’s place in the hierarchy so not too many calories are spent in defending prime fishing spots; navigating an area with an unpredictable species called humans as well as staying safe in quickly changing weather conditions. We had a storm here this weekend that challenged the best of us, with constant winds of 30 mph and gusts over 50 mph. I navigated that by staying in my cabin, out of the way of falling trees -- of which there were many. Most bears hid as well, since they navigate the world mostly through scent. They are guided by their powerful noses and when winds blow away any clues as to where other bears and/or threats might lurk, bears are much more cautious than usual. Bears secure in the hierarchical positions like 856 and 747 didn’t seem to be bothered by the forceful winds, but bear 907, a younger bear, kept his nose in the air, stood frequently and was constantly on the alert for other bears whose scents were lost in the wind. (see photo taken on 9/5/20)."
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Mckate's 9/5/2020 video of 907 and 28 wrestling in the riffles.
Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured two 9/5/2020 photos of 907 on her trip to Brooks Camp, #1 and #2.
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2020.09.06: 907 fishes from Backpack's rock, 9/6/2020 video by mckate.
2020.09.07: Bookmom's 9/7/2020 snapshot of 907.
2020.09.16: 907 on the lip, 9/16/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.17: Mckate's 9/17/2020 video of 907 watching the fall action. "He got out of the J really fast when he saw 503 coming then settled in at his rock for quite some time."
2020.09.18: 907 lounging on Backpacks rock, 9/18/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.21: Lani H's 9/21/2020 video, 907 trying his favorite spot, even though the tree fell down.
2020.09.22: A close up view of 907 in the riffles, 9/22/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.23: 9/23/2020 video by mckate, 907 (left) and 99 (right) watch the world go by.
2020.09.24: 907 in the riffles, 9/24/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.25: 907 has success in his spot, 9/25/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.09.27: Hey Princess's 9/27/2020 video, 907 (far) meets his sister 908 (near) at the falls.
907 and 908 near the falls low cam, 9/27/2020 video by Lani H.
Hey Princess's 9/27/2020 video, 907 waiting by the island.
2020.09.28: Lani H 9/28/2020 video, 907 fishes in the riffles.
2020.09.29: 907 at his favorite post, 9/29/2020 video by mckate. "His tree may have fallen over, but he's not giving up on it."
2020.09.30: 907 enjoying a meal in the riffles, 9/30/2020 video by Lani H.
October 2020:[]
2020.10.01: Lani H 10/1/2020 video of 907 in the riffles.
2020.10.02: 907 close up, 10/2/2020 video by mckate.
2020.10.03: Becky Osberg's 10/3/2020 video, 907 has no luck on his tree fishing hole.
2020.10.04: 907 scavenging in the riffles, 10/4/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.06: Lani H 10/6/2020 video, 907 in the riffles.
2020.10.07: 907 fishes and roams around the riffles, 10/7/2020 video by hey Princess.
2020.10.08: 907 in his usual spot, the riffles, 20/8/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.09: Lani H 10/9/2020 video, 907 roams around the falls to fish.
2020.10.10: 907 tries the jacuzzi, 10/10/2020 video by Hey Princess.
2020.10.11: 907 close up video by Lani H.
2020.10.12: Another close up video of 907 by Lani H on 10/12/2020.
2020.10.13: Lani H 10/13/2020 video of 907 in the riffles trying to fish from his favorite spot.
2020.10.14: 812 follows 907, 10/14/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.15: 907 downstream at the falls, 10/15/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.17: Lani H 10/17/2020 video of 907 on the far side of the riffles.
2020.10.18: 907 in the riffles, 10/18/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.19: 907 in the riffles where he spends most of his time fishing, 10/19/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.20: Debi (Bearz61) 10/20/2020 snapshot of 907.
2020.10.22: 907 in the riffles, again. 10/22/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.23: 908 borrows her brother's (907) perch, 10/23/2020 video by mckate. "907 didn't seem to mind, but she relinquished it anyway."
2020.10.24: 907 enjoying some clay (geophagy) on the lower river, 10/24/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.25: Hey Princess's 10/25/2020 video, 907 fishes at the far side of the falls.
2020.10.26: 907 borrow's his sister 908's rock, 10/26/2020 video by mckate.
2020.10.27: 719 is seen in the oxbow with her 2 yearlings in this 10/27/2020 video by Lani H. 907 can be seen walking by at 1:25.
2020.10.28: 907 along the far bank at the falls, 10/28/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.10.30: Siblings 908 and 907 in the riffles, 10/30/2020 video by mckate.
Lani H's 10/30/2020 video of siblings 908 (near) and 907 (far) at the falls.
2021: 6.5 Year-Old Adult Male[]
907 was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book on page 88.
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 907, "Bear 907 2021."
2021.??.??: 907 can be seen at 1:52-1:59 and 3:45-4:21 in this 2021 video by rkellyano. 907 is on the lip at 4:11.
2021,??.??: Steve Boice's high quality 2021 video at Brooks Camp features 907 from 0:43-1:28 and 4:50-5:42.
July 2021:[]
2022.07.23: 907 arrives to Brooks Camp, 7/23/2021 video by mckate. "I was becoming concerned about him. So glad he's finally returned. That's 812 whose greeting he's kind of trying to avoid, of course."
2021.07.24: 907 tentatively fishes the far pool, 7/24/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.25: 907 (furthest) in the riffles, 7/25/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.26: 907 hangs out in the riffles, 7/26/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.27: Even 907 has his limits, 7/27/2021 video by mckate. "27 seems to be unaware of body bubbles and had been mooching off 907 for some time. 907 did his best to ignore him, but could only take so much. It was good to see him stand up for himself since he's usually does his best to avoid conflict. I think of 27 as a big boy, but he almost looks small next to 907 who two years his senior."
2021.07.30: 854 Divot and 480 Otis remove possibly 907 from the far pool, 7/30/2021 video by JG.
2021.07.31: 284 "Electra" and her 2 yearlings at the falls, 7/31/2021 video by JG. 907 can be seen at 0:53 entering the frame from the back left.
August 2021:[]
2021.08.01: 907 sitting at the falls, 8/1/2021 snapshot by MicheleBeck.
2021.08.02: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) captured two 8/2/2021 photos of 907, #1 and #2. Please request Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) permission prior to using her photographs!
2021.08.03: 907 takes to the lip, 8/3/2021 video by mckate.
907 eats his fish on a rock, 8/3/2021 video by mckate.
2021.08.04: 907 makes a catch on the lip, 8/4/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.05: 907 hot on the fins of a salmon in the Brooks River Bear Olympics 50-yard riffles dash August 5, 2021 gif created by SteveCA.:
Flyer 4477 (aka SteveCA) created this video of 907 and the one that got away.
907 again fishes the lip, 8/5/2021 snapshot by Vid Amazed.
2021.08.06: 909's spring cub bluff charges 907, 8/6/2021 video by mckate.
2021.08.07: 907 waiting for fish downstream, 8/7/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
2021.08.08: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared four photos of 907 on 3/27/2022, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "A very shaggy 907 - Aug 8, 2021."
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907 looking a little messy with his shedding fur, 8/8/2021 video by mcate. "He is always among the last to shed."
2021.08.08-08.13: Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared four 8/8-8/13/2021 photos of 907, #1, #2, #3, #4.
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2021.08.09: 907 (left) fights with 902 (right), 8/9/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.10: Who passes by 907 (right)? 8/10/2021 video by mckate.
2021.08.11: 907 (right) plays with a friend, 8/11/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.13: 907 finally gets mad, 8/13/2021 video by mckate. "Bucky kept up the begging until 907 had finally had enough. Unfortunately he left Bucky almost a whole fish which kind of sends the wrong message. Poor 907."
2021.08.14: A brief look at siblings 907 (near) and 908 (far), both on the right, 8/14/2021 video by mckate.
2021.08.15: 747 got grazered after spooking a snorkeling sub, 8/15/2021 video by Hey Princess. 907 is the blonde bear just to the right of center at 0:00.
2021.08.16: 907 at the falls (back right), 8/16/2021 snapshot by Fitzy's Mom.
2021.08.17: 907 close up video by JG, 8/17/2021.
2021.08.18: 907 (right) wonders what "Ben" knows that he doesn't, 8/18/2021 video by mckate. "Ben is fishing from a rather unusual spot, so 907 decides maybe he'll give it a try too. I've only seen 719 stand there and it was when she was staring at 820 across the way. (We can see here that Ben is male)."
2021.08.19: 907 in the J, 8/19/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.20: 907 wrestles a friend, 8/20/2021 video by Hey Princess. "The other bear is speculated to be 97 "Spot" but the placement of the scar on its lower back is a bit off so the other bear's ID is tbd."
2021.08.21: 907 eats his fish on a rock, 8/21/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2021.08.28: 907 takes his catch downriver, 8/28/2021 video by Daniel Spaargaren.
128 Grazer harasses 907, 8/28/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.08.29: A nice close up video of 907, 8/29/2021 by Cheryl B.
2021.08.30: 907 in the J watching his back, 8/29/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.08.31: 907 watches the falls action, 8/31/2021 video by mckate. "That's a good place for a break. I couldn't figure out where he was until the cam pulled away."
September 2021:[]
2021.09.??: 907 is seen in the riffles from 2:36-2:49 in this September 2021 video by Bill Klipp.
2021.09.01: Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/1/2022 photo of 907. "Closeup of handsome 907. I just love his little ears…It’s been so nice seeing him on the cams almost everyday this fall. 9/1/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/1/2022 photo of 907. "907 loves fishing in the jacuzzi, but hates getting his head wet. 9/1/22."
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907 visits his old fishing spot at the riffles, 9/1/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.08: 907 on the lip and 812 in the J are spooked by a log, 9/8/2021 video by Hey Princess. "480 Otis was passing by and paused to check out what's going on at the lip of the falls."
2021.09.09: Siblings 907 and 908 (at 0:18) together at the falls, 9/9/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.-09.14: Theresa Bielawski shared six 9/9-9/14/2021 photos of 907, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. Theresa Bielawski shared an additional 9/9-9/14/2021 photo of 907.
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2021.09.10: Cheryl B's close up video of 907, 9/10/2021.
2021.09.11: 907 throughout the day, 9/11/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.12: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Gin907 shared three 9/12/2021 photos of 907 on 3/27/2021, #1, #2 and #3.
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907 naps on the island, 9/12/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
2021.09.13: "PJ" avoids 812 but greets 907, 9/13/2021 video by mckate. "PJ wants to hang out with 907, but not play with him. Maybe he recognizes a fellow shy bear or maybe he's just serious? I don't believe I've ever seen him play."
2021.09.14: 907 takes a break, 9/14/2021 video by JG.
2021.09.15: 907 tries fishing a near the fish ladder, 9/15/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.16: 907 fishing in the riffles, 9/16/2021 video by Itzy Holly.
2021.09.17: 907 snapshot by Wrennie, 9/17/2021.
2021.09.19: 907 fishes the lip, 812 fishes the J, 9/19/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.20: 907 with his catch eats on a rock, 9/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.21: 907 downriver behind a bush, 9/21/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.23: 907 eats in peace, 9/23/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.26: 907 at the falls, 9/23/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.27: 99 joins his buddy 907 at the conveyer belt, 480 Otis in the office, 9/27/2021 video by mckate.
2021.09.28: 907 at his secret fishing spot, 9/28/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.09.29: 907 easily catches two fish in a row, 9/29/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.09.30: 907 poses on a rock, 9/30/2021 gif by LunaCre.
October 2021:[]
2021.10.01: 907 with his big catch, 10/1/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.02: 907 eats by the river bank, 10/2/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.03: Bluebird's 10/3/2021 snapshot of 907.
2021.10.04: 708 Amelia's 2.5 year old cub on the right fishing like big brother 907 on the left, 10/4/2021 video by mckate. "I don't think 708's youngest boy got much out of this spot even though it's one of 907's favorites."
2021.10.05: Handsome 907 poses on a rock, 10/5/2021 gif by a_lisa.
2021.10.06: 907 heading downriver, 10/6/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.07: 907 catches fish in his favorite fishing spot, 10/7/2021 video by JG.
2021.10.09: 907 has the rock and "PJ" wants it, 10/9/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.10.10: A beautiful headshot gif of 907 by LunaCre, 10/10/2021.
2021.10.12: 907 on 89 Backpack's rock, 10/12/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.13: 907 is seen walking upriver then uphill (20:38-21:38) when 812 arrives, 10/13/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
2021.10.15: 907 (far) and his mother 708 Amelia (near) with her 2 cubs fishes downriver, 10/15/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.19: 907 sits on 89 Backpack's rock, 10/19/2021 video by mckate.
2021.10.20: 907 at the cutbank area, 10/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10:23: 907 (far) and "Bucky" (near) pass by each other, 10/23/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.25: 907 wanders the riffles, 10/25/2021 video by mckate.
2021.10.27: 907 (far) and "PJ (near) at the cutbank area, 10/27/2021 gif by LunaCre.
November 2021:[]
2021.11.04: 907 still hanging around, 11/4/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2021.11.05: 907 surveys the cutbank area on the last day he was observed, 11/5/2021 video by Hey Princess.
2022: 7.5 Year-Old Adult Male[]
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 907, "Bear 907 2022."
August 2022:[]
2022.08.03: 907 was first observed at Brooks Camp on 8/3/2022, video by mcate. "Finally! He's sure a sight for sore eyes. I wonder where the heck he's been? I hope that 29 and 812 are not far behind."
2022.08.04: 907 makes a catch in the J then tries the far lip, 8/4/2022 video by JG.
821 greets 907, 8/4/2022 video by mckate. "I don't think 821 realized this was 907 until he was right on top of him, and then it was like old home week for the both of them."
2022.08.07: 907 fishes the J and lip, 8/7/2022 video by JG.
2022.08.08: 907 wants 854 Divot's fish, 8/8/2022 video by mckate. "I think he was hoping to startle her into dropping it. No such luck since Divot doesn't scare that easily. It's interesting to see the typically shy 907 reverting to his old ways. He was quite the pirate when he was a two-year-old."
2022.08.09: 907 was very itchy, 8/9/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.11: 907 does some fishing in the riffles, 8/11/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.08.26: 907 fishes the J and the lip with his head on a swivel, 8/26/2022 video by JG.
164 snacks behind 907, 8/26/2022 video by mckate. "164 caught a couple of fish in his usual spot and went over by 907 to consume them. I didn't get to watch the falls cam all day, but whenever I checked in it seemed like 164 was shadowing 907. He seems pretty happy that he's back. I'm not sure how 907 feels about all this attention."
2022.08.27: 907 is seen at the falls from 1:35-2:15 in this 8/27/2022 video by markindify.
2022.08.28: 821 is amazed at 907's lip catch, 8/28/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.08.29: 907 takes a rest, 8/29/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.08.31: 907 does a little bluff charge while passing by 909's yearling, 8/31/2022 video by Ssunny.Y. 909 and her yearling then chase and confront 907. Note: 909's cub charged 907 in 2021 as a spring cub. See 8/6/2021 videos.
September 2022:[]
907 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in September 2022.
2022.09.01: NWBearLove92's 9/1/2022 photo of 907. "907 eating his fresh catch on a rock table. He caught quite a few salmon in the jacuzzi and always brought it over to the same rock to eat. 9/1/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/1/2022 photo of 907. " Close-up of handsome 907. I just love his little ears…It’s been so nice seeing him on the cams almost everyday this fall. 9/1/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/1/2022 photo of 907. "907 loves fishing in the jacuzzi, but hates getting his head wet. 9/1/22." Amy shared three 9/1/2022 photos of 907 on 5/3/2023, #1, #2 and #3. " Here are a few photos of him enjoying a salmon that he caught in the jacuzzi. It was very nice of him to face the platform. Great photo ops. 9/1/22." Amy shared two 9/1/2022 photos of 907 on 5/3/2023, #1 and #2. "907 in the jacuzzi and on the lip. He has become a successful fisherbear in some of the best spots on the river. 9/1/22."
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907 fishes from his favorite spot, 9/1/2022 video by JG.
2022.09.02: Amy's (NWBEARLOVE92) 9/2/2022 photo of 164 and 907. "164 left and 907 right taking a break from fishing to play fight. They are both so tall when standing up. It was awesome seeing them playing together. 9/2/22." NWBearLove92's 9/2/2022 photo of 907. "907 is an excellent fisherbear. He caught lots of fish in the jacuzzi and on the lip during my trip. He likes to eat his salmon on this rock, which made for great photos. 9/2/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/2/2022 photo of 907 and 480 Otis. "480 Otis did not want to share the jacuzzi with 907. He was very vocal about his disapproval. 9/2/22."
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Playtime for 164 (right) and 903 (left) 0:00-0:40 and then 164 and 907 0:40-2:39, 9/2/2022 video by Breanna B.
Breanna B's 9/2/2022 video, 480 Otis grumbles at 907. 907, 164 and 903 just want to play.
2022.09.03: Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/3/2022 photo of 907. "907 is a big, beautiful boar and an excellent fisherbear. 9/3/22."
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480 Otis does not want to share the J with 907, 9/3/2022 video by Ssunny.Y. TURN THE VOLUME UP to hear Otis protesting.
Gin907 shared three 9/3/2022 photos of 907 on 5/3/2023, #1, #2, #3. "September 3, 2022. One of my first days at the falls. 907 was the first bear I fell in love with. I call him and 503 my boys. On this day, 907 spent quite a bit on time on the lip and he was very successful. I saw him catch ten fish. This series shows one of his catches."
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2022.09.04: 821 and 907 wrestle, 9/4/2022 video by mckate. "821 always seems to instigate their play even though 907 usually gets the better of him."
2022.09.05: NWBearLove92's 9/5/2022 photo of 907. "907 just caught a nice big salmon in the jacuzzi and was enjoying it on his rock. This caught 32 Chunk’s attention and he crossed the river to steal the fish. He was being yelled at by 747 all day and was not catching any of his own fish. He successfully pirated the fish from 907. 907 was catching a lot of fish though so he didn’t seem that upset. 907 first photo, 747 & 32 2nd photo, and 32 3rd photo."
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Bulbul shared a 9/5/2022 photo of 907 on 5/3/2023.
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2022.09.06: 907 has a little fun with 164, 9/6/2022 video by mckate. "Poor Bucky (164). In 812's absence, 907 has become the largest young boar at the falls, and he seems to be relishing the role."
2022.09.07: 907 likes to eat his catch laying down, 9/7/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.09: Bubdoggy shared two 9/9/2022 photos of 907 with 164 on 5/3/2023, #1 and #2. "907 with his friend 164 on 9/9/22."
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907 and 164 play fight, 9/9/2022 video by Bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones). "On the afternoon of 9/9/22, 907 and 164 play fight in front of the platform. Do not yet have a definite ID on the first dark bear behind the platform at the beginning of this video or of the bear behind 32 Chunk who is on the conveyor. 856 and most likely 820 are in the far pool."
Bubdoggy's (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/9/2022 video of 907 fishing the lip. "907 catches a fish on the lip on the afternoon of 9/9/22, then takes it behind the viewing platform to eat it. 903 Gully takes his place on the lip. When 907 returns to the river after finishing eating his fish, he first goes to the jacuzzi, then returns to the lip once 903 leaves."
907 fishes the lip, 9/9/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.09.10: A quick look at 907 on the lip before the cams went offline until 9/17/2022 mid-day, 9/10/2022 video by mckate. "This is the only video for today because the cams were down for all but 20 minutes because water infiltrated the equipment on Dumpling. Let's hope it manages to dry out. If not an Explore tech will be traveling to Brooks on the 15th and can hopefully sort things out."
2022.09.11: Angerbodha's 9/11/2022 photo of 907.
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2022.09.12: Angerbodha's five 9/12/2022 photos of 907, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. In photos 3, 4 and 5, 907 was running from 151 Walker.
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2022.09.13: Angerbodha's 9/13/2022 photo of 907.
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907 fishes the lip in this 9/13/2022 video by Olatz A. M. Olatz shared this video on 5/3/2023. "last September 907 tried the lip when 821 Pepper was not around. Here you go thirty two seconds of him nervously standing on his favorite fishing spot, the late morning/early afternoon of my first day trip to Brooks River."
2022.09.14: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 907 on 10/2/2022. "907 below the falls platform. Photo was taken on 9/14/22." Lisa shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 907 on 5/3/2023. "907 wondering if he could share the lip with 821. The answer was, "Not right now." But, not to worry... 907 had plenty of other fishing time on the lip. Just not when 821 was already there. Photo was taken by me on 9/14/22."
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Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 907 on 3/5/2023. "907 on the lip while 821 Pepper was eating his catch." Olatz shared a 9/14/2022 photo of 907 on 4/9/2023. "907 near the fish ladder." 821 was on the lip.
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2022.09.15: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/15/2022 photo of 907 on 1/18/2023. "907 showed up and stood on the fish ladder observing the activity at the falls, when I was about to leave the platform the early afternoon of my third day trip to Brooks River. 821 Pepper was fishing on the lip, so probably aware that his chances to get on that spot were slim, 907 decided to leave a few minutes later." Olatz shared a 9/15/2022 photo of 907 on 3/8/2023. Olatz shared a 9/15/2022 photo of 907 on 3/31/2023.
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2022.09.16: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/16/2022 photo of 384 (nearest) and 907 on the lip on 4/9/2023. "384, with 907 on the lip. Our group went down to the bank with a river guide. We were below the riffles and much farther away from her than the 50 yd rule requires. Photo was taken on 9/16/22."
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2022.09.17: Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 9/17/2022 photo of 907 on 4/26/2023. "907 showed up briefly at the falls the afternoon of my last day trip to Brooks River. He caught a salmon near the bank where the platform stands, and moved downstream when the dead tree went over the falls."
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A close look at 907 on the lip, 9/17/2022 video by JG.
2022.09.18: 907 gets a nice close-up, 9/18/2022 video by twelve22. "He is such a handsome bear."
2022.09.19: 907 does a little pounce from the rock, 9/19/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.20: 907 catches a big silver salmon, 9/20/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.22: 907 is a great lip fisher, 9/22/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.23: 907 sits on the favorite 708 Amelia family rock, 9/23/2022 video by Ratna Narayan.
2022.09.24: 907 searched for salmon in the jacuzzi, 9/24/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.25: 907 on the brooks falls low cam with his big catch, 9/25/2022 gif by LeafyHyrax.
2022.09.27: 907 shows his new lip style of fishing, 9/27/2022 video by mckate. "He must have been feeling impatient, because he was really smacking that lip!"
2022.09.28: 907 scans for salmon, 9/28/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.09.29: 907's quick catch on the lip, 9/29/2022 gif by LunaCre.
October 2022:[]
2022.10.02: 907 (left) and 903 (right) say hello to each other. 10/2/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.04: 907 makes a lip catch, 10/4/2022 video by mckate. There are still a few jumpers to be had.
2022.10.05: Multiple views of 907 throughout the day, 10/5/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.06: 907 fishes multiple spots, the lip, downriver and the riffles. 10/6/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.07: Patience pays off for 907, 10/7/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.08: 99 wrestles 907, 10/8/2022 video by mckate. "I guess 99 was just in the mood to take on some older boars today. 907 is certainly not averse to a little wrestling. He had a few matches with 821 earlier in the season, but I don't think he was quite prepared for 99's no holds barred approach."
2022.10.10: 907 is surprised to see the 504 family at the falls, 10/10/2022 video by Ssunny.Y.
2022.10.11: 99 eats a fish while 907 shadows him from behind, 10/11/2022 video by Itzy LO 335.
2022.10.13: 907 tries lip fishing in mid-October, 10/13/2022 video by Ssunny.Y.
2022.10.15: 164 (right) and 907 (left) hang out by the bridge, 10/15/2022 video by mckate. "I think 907 was tired of 164 shadowing him, so decided to just sit down and keep him company for a bit."
2022.10.16: After a little snorkeling, 208 bumped into 907 who was not pleased, 10/16/2022 gif by LeafyHyrax.
2022.10.17: 811 repeatedly warns 907, 10/17/2022 video by mckate. "I think she was trying to tell him that the cut bank side of the river is for mothers and cubs. I think it took some time for him to figure out where he was supposed to go."
2022.10.18: 907 thought he chased down a fish but it disappeared, 10/18/2022 video by mckate.
2022.10.19: 907 is warned by 811 again, 10/19/2022 video by mckate. "I'm not sure why he's not getting the message about trespassing near her cubs. Maybe he just doesn't take her too seriously? He's fortunate that she's not Grazer."
2022.10.20: 907 sits by the riffles, 10/20/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.21: 907 finds a fish by the shore, 10/21/2022 gif by LunaCre. 907 takes an evening stroll, 10/21/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.10.22: 907 watches for fish on the other side of the river, 10/22/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.23: 907 fishes at the oxbow, 10/23/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.24: 207, 208 and 907, 10/24/2022 video by twelve22. "That's 207 in front, 208 popping up out of the grass, and 907 in back."
2023: 8.5 Year-Old Adult Male[]
July 2023:[]
2023.07.21: 907 returns to Brooks River for the 2023 season both hungry and cranky video by mckate.:
JG captured this video of 907's 2023 season return.:
358 sits on a rock until 907 chases him off video captured by LaBelleCorisande:
2023.07.22: 907 walks by Brooks Falls Low View cam in this video by mckate:
2023.07.23: No high grading for 907 in this video captured by mckate:
2023.07.24: 907 fishes the jacuzzi in this video by mckate:
2023.07.28: 907 takes a short break in this video captured by mckate:
2023.07.29: 907 wants his turn in the jacuzzi in this video mckate captured. It looked like 907 and 912 "Mufasa" were taking turns kicking each other out.:
402 slips the lip and lost her fish. 907 and 402 appear to want to recover 402's lost fish. 907 seems a little surprised by 402's diving in the jacuzzi in this video by mckate:
August 2023:[]
2023.08.01: 907 & 27 fish the far pool in mckate's video:
39 tells 907 to watch his manners in mckate's video:
2023.08.03: 602 returns, "greets" 151 Walker & 907, then chases 912 "Mufasa" in this video captured by mckate:
151 Walker tries to pirate 907's fish in mckate's video:
2023.08.05: 22 "PJ" climbs the falls and takes the lip for his own safety in this video mckate captured. 22 seemed a little startled by 27's pouncing. mckate doesn't know why 907 puts up with it. 909, on the other hand, was getting pretty put out. Not that 27 even noticed. 27 also does a little diving on the far side of the jacuzzi.:
907 boots 909 from the jacuzzi in this video by mckate:
2023.08.06: 907 fishes the lip in this video captured by mckate:
2023.08.07: 480 Otis and 907 fish the far pool in mckate's video:
2023.08.08: mckate captured this video when 907 was catching fish and bringing them over to the rocks where Otis was picking through the scraps looking for skin. He didn't see anything worthwhile with this last fish, but shed no tears for Otis. He ate 44 fish today, plus scraps!:
907 brought fish to share with 480 Otis. Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM) counted 5 fish brought by 907. Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM) recorded 3 of the 5 share sessions.
Sharing fish is not a common behavior among brown bears, especially a boar sharing with another boar. A healthy younger boar sharing with a frail aged adult boar has been previously documented at Brooks River one other time....16 Cinnamon in 2011, the final season 16 was observed using the Brooks River. A second observation of this rare brown bear behavior begs some questions, for example: Do brown bears sense things we have not even considered? Do brown bears have the capacity to take care of one another in a desperate time of need with regard to survival? One things these amazing creatures have taught us is that even after all this time, we still have much to learn.:
Part 1 - 907 brings fish, 480 Otis protects his scrap, 907 checks it but leaves for more fishing.:
Part 2 - 907 brings fish number 3, 480 Otis is full but picking at scraps.:
Part 3 - 907 brings fish number 5, 480 Otis seems excited to see 907, but 480 mostly stares at the scraps while 907 eats.:
2023.08.11: 907 enjoys a snack in mckate's video:
2023.08.12: 128 chases her offspring, 903 in this video by mckate. 128 Grazer just wanted 907's scraps and 903 panicked. Grazer probably would have chased 909 too, but 909 knew better than to run. In the end there were no scraps.:
2023.08.13: mckate captured this video of 907 and 164 "Bucky Dent" having a nice greeting.:
164 "Bucky Dent" gets 907 to play a little in this video captured by mckate. Then apparently 164 made the mistake of punching 907 in the chest just a little too hard. 164 even went over and tried to apologize. 907 absolutely mauled 164 last season, but now that Bucky's taller maybe 907 finds him a little more threatening. Shades of 907 with 812.:
2023.08.14: 164 "Bucky Dent" tries to get 907 to play in this video captured by mckate:
907 draws a crowd in this video by mckate. 128 Grazer, 164 "Bucky Dent" and 903 "Gully" were all hoping for 907's scraps.:
164 "Bucky Dent" and 907 have words in mckate's video. This started off friendly enough. 907 wanted the J, and mckate thinks 164 wanted to play. Then 907 appeared to have grabbed 164 "Bucky Dent's" face and it went downhill from there. Kind of like yesterday when 164 "Bucky" punched 907 a little too hard in the chest and that brought a quick end to the play. They are touchy! "Bucky" was jaw popping and backed 907 up pretty easily even though he's smaller. 907 has been trying out a more dominant personality this season, but it didn't work on "Bucky":
2023.08.28: 903 "Gully" and 164 "Bucky Dent" smell 907 on his return in mckate's video.:
907 tries to chase down some fish in this video mckate captured:
907 begs from 821 "Pepper" in mckate's video:
September 2023:[]
2023.09.06: 907 returns from his brief break in mckate's video:
907 and 164 "Bucky Dent" have a nice moment in this video captured by mckate:
Known Courting & Mating:[]
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Known Relatives:[]
Mother: 708 Amelia (Speculated)
Father: Unknown
Littermate: 908 (Speculated)
Maternal Grandmother: 468 Reggie (Speculated)
Maternal Sibling: 284 "Electra" (Speculated), 708's 2008 litter
Maternal Cousin: 901 (Speculated), 284's 2016 litter
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2015: None[]
Cubs were not being sampled for the genetics study in 2015 by Ranger Michael Saxton
2016: None[]
Cubs were not being sampled for the genetics study in 2016 by Ranger Michael Saxton
2017: None[]
Cubs were not being sampled for the genetics study in 2017 by Ranger Michael Saxton
2018: None Known[]
There were no known genetics study samples obtained of 907 by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2018.
2019: None Known[]
There were no known genetics study samples obtained of 907 by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2019. We are awaiting information from Ranger Saxton / NPS staff.
2020: For Future Use[]
For future use
907 wiki page created 2018.11.01 05:35 ~ LTC