The clumsy reality of bears hunting salmon in the Pacific Northwest
Witness the intense, yet surprisingly uncoordinated, struggle for survival as filmmaker Bertie Gregory tracks black bears along riverbanks. This footage captures the moment these predators attempt to secure their wriggling meals during the salmon run.
In this episode of wild_life with Bertie Gregory, the National Geographic Young Explorer ventures into the Pacific Northwest to document the intersection of wild forest and ocean. While Bertie has previously encountered the leftovers of successful hunts, this mission focuses on filming the black bears themselves in the act of predation.
The footage reveals the physical reality of the hunt, showing that despite their reputation as impressive predators, the bears can be quite clumsy when attempting to catch salmon. The mission requires strict safety protocols to protect both the filmmaker and the animals during this high-stakes encounter.
Source: Bears Catching Salmon (Episode 12) | wild_life with bertie gregory
