According to Popular Science, an introverted bear named Nugget has received an award for his ability to remain hidden. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages the Tongass National Forest, bestowed the “Introvert of the Year” title upon the animal as part of its “Anan Bear Awards.”
Unlike his peers—who typically compete aggressively for prime fishing spots near waterfalls—this male American black bear prefers to stay in the shadows and observe the action from a distance. Reserve staff noted that Nugget first appeared in the area about two years ago.
During his first season, he mostly subsisted on the leftovers of other bears’ catches, but over time, he mastered the art of catching salmon himself. He is most often spotted in a secluded crevice between rocks at the base of the waterfalls, from where he cautiously keeps an eye on the larger bears nearby.
In other bear-related news, a group of hungry bears in Kamchatka was spotted climbing a berry bush. The animals were discovered by a wildlife protection inspector during a nighttime patrol of the area.
Separately, a female black bear and her two cubs interrupted a wedding ceremony in the U.S. state of Tennessee on October 15. The bears appeared in full view of the guests just as the bride and groom were preparing to exchange their vows before an officiant.
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