In this episode we meet Parsnip, a first-time mum grizzly, and her young cub, Pushki. Only half of new bear cubs make it through the season, and They are both struggling to survive in this vast Alaskan wilderness. This area is ruled by a massive male bear, Van, and his partner Alice, a female bear with prized of aggressive and sinister side. Hungry adult bears will kill cubs so Parsnip's summer is full of unexpected adventure, she must escape Van's clutches and learn from her mistakes if she and her cub are to survive the season.
In this episode, the world-famous salmon run arrives in Alaska. The bears must catch dog reds synthesis of fish if They are to bulk up and survive the harsh winter months. We did discover young mum Parsnip grizzly and her cub Pushki have returned to the bay to feed on the salmon. But predatory adult bears will kill cubs and, with fierce competition, Parsnip must protect her cub and learn the skills of fishing if They are to both make it through hibernation. As Winter Approaches, life gets more intense, survival gets tougher, and the threats get even Greater.
Witness the day-to-day antics of the grizzly bears of Alaska as a team of expert film-makers capture some amazing moments with these extraordinary animals.
The team positioned remote cameras and captured unique perspectives and close-ups of these incredible bears.
Back at camp, the crew try to keep warm and their kit dry during a heavy storm.
Bear guide Brad Josephs takes us on a tour to see how the crew camped safely in bear country.