“SO BASICALLY, IF YOU SEE BEARS ONLY EATING THE SKIN, BRAINS, AND EGGS OF A SALMON, THEY ARE PRACTICING GOOD ENERGY ECONOMICS. AT THESE TIMES, A BEAR’S PROFIT MARGIN IN CALORIES IS SO HIGH THAT IT CAN IGNORE SOME EXCESS FISH. AS A BEAR FILLS UP ON SALMON, IT CAN “AFFORD” TO NOT EAT CERTAIN PARTS OF THE FISH. THIS BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN NICKNAMED “HIGH-GRADING.” SALMON ARE A HIGH CALORIE MEAL FOR A BEAR. A SOCKEYE SALMON CONTAINS ABOUT 4500 CALORIES, BUT THE FATTIEST PARTS OF THE FISH CONTAIN THE MOST CALORIES PROPORTIONALLY.” Image: Two bears having a chat in the water at Katmai National Park & Preserve. NPS/N. Boak #gonefishing #salmonrecipe #bearlife #alaskalife