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Katmai National Park & PreserveSow with three cubs fishing on top of Brooks River Falls
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Sub-adult brown bear in the riffles below Brooks River Falls  

Did You Know?
In 1918, the scarcity of beef caused many Alaskans to call for the repeal of all legal protection for bears. Katmai park promoters were cautioned,"the word bear should never be mentioned in connection with establishing a National Monument." Ironically, today visitors flock here to view bears.

Last Updated: April 15, 2008 at 23:54 EST