Why Bears Only Eat the Best Parts of Salmon #animals #bear #shorts

Efficiency in Feeding00:00:00

Alaskan brown bears often eat only specific parts of a salmon rather than the whole fish because the abundance of salmon allows them to be selective during the spawning season.

Prioritizing Calories for Hibernation00:00:24

Bears prioritize consuming salmon roe and skin, which are rich in fat and calories, to prepare for winter hibernation. Since protein-rich meat is lower in fat, bears ignore it when salmon is plentiful to maximize their energy intake.