Year First Observed: 2016
Year Last Observed: 2025

Bear #909 is a female brown bear first identified as a spring cub in 2016 at Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve. She is recognized for her large, blonde, floppy ears. Often seen with her sibling, Bear #910, she has become a familiar presence along Brooks River.

In 2025, Bear #909 participated in the annual Fat Bear Week competition, highlighting her weight gain during the summer months.

Fun Facts

• First identified in 2016 as a spring cub

• Recognized for her large, blonde, floppy ears

• Often seen with her sibling, Bear #910

• Participated in Fat Bear Week 2025

• Known for her fishing skills along Brooks River