Meet Bear #910
Year First Observed: 2019
Year Last Observed: 2025
Bear #910 is a female brown bear first identified in 2019 at Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve. She is recognized for her large, blonde, floppy ears. In 2023, Bear #910 made history by adopting her sister’s cub, an exceptionally rare event in the wild. Throughout 2023 and 2024, she was frequently observed fishing alongside her sister, Bear #909, and their respective cubs, demonstrating notable familial cooperation.
In 2025, Bear #910 participated in the annual Fat Bear Week competition, highlighting her impressive weight gain during the summer months.
Fun Facts
First identified in 2019 at Brooks River
Recognized for her large, blonde, floppy ears
Adopted her sister’s cub in 2023, a rare occurrence in the wild
Frequently observed fishing alongside her sister, Bear #909, and their cubs
Participated in Fat Bear Week 2025