747 high-grading in the jacuzzi at Brooks Falls. Katmai 18 July 2024 (explore.org)

When salmon is plentiful, bears may choose to eat only the parts of the fish with the most calories - the skin, brain and eggs. The rest is discarded and is then available for other bears, birds, mink etc. to scavenge. When salmon is scarce, the bears will tend to eat the entire fish.
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