this might be 148? if so, she is looking pudgy already!! you go girl!!

Lots of people have been wondering about 164’s surprise attack on a smaller bear—a female numbered 148. Although that behavior from 164 might appear to contrast with his more easy-going nature, it is in line with the behavior displayed by many large dominant male bears. The disposition and personalities of bears change as they mature. We’re seeing that with 164. Male bears are much less likely to play as they grow into large adults, for example, and more likely to assert their strength and power. 164 has become a very large male during the last two years. He's expressing behaviors associated with large, dominant males. Bears are typically risk averse, so they avoid positioning themselves in ways that expose them to attack. The smaller bear didn't see 164's approach or she would've fled or turned to face him sooner. 164 saw a bear in a vulnerable spot. We don't know what he was thinking or feeling, but he saw a bear in a vulnerable position and chose to express his dominance. Bears interact like this all the time. Usually there's no physical violence. The difference this time was that the smaller bear didn't see 164 before it was too late. I think that we might expect to see 164 express more assertive and aggressive behavior as he continues to grow, change, and push the limits of his dominance. Consider how much human personalities change as we mature. I know I am very different than when I was younger. Bears are like that too. 164 story will help us better understand the changes experienced by maturing male bears.

148 is feasting right now!! she just walks into the kiddie pool, grabs a fish, walks to shore, eats the fish, walks into the kiddie pool, grabs a fish...

What a beautiful soul. Send a like if you remember bear 148! ♥️ #bear148 #bear #banff #bowvalleynetwork 😘@parks.canada Alex Taylor (at Bow Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Uk6nyBDE9/?igshid=1ntjbqcibs6ls