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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:08,633 --> 00:00:11,643 Canada's Great Bear Rainforest. 2 00:00:13,972 --> 00:00:18,732 Twenty-five thousand square miles of wilderness. 3 00:00:19,728 --> 00:00:22,308 Home to a young female 4 00:00:22,397 --> 00:00:24,357 grizzly bear called Fern. 5 00:00:25,567 --> 00:00:29,777 At five years old, she can take care of herself. 6 00:00:33,742 --> 00:00:36,242 But everything is about to change. 7 00:00:38,038 --> 00:00:42,748 Fern's going to become a mom for the very first time. 8 00:00:46,129 --> 00:00:51,549 Growing inside her, not one, but two baby bears... 9 00:00:53,636 --> 00:00:54,796 Lulu... 10 00:00:55,638 --> 00:00:57,018 and Joey. 11 00:00:58,683 --> 00:01:03,903 Witness the wonder, as these cubs explore their new world. 12 00:01:04,230 --> 00:01:06,940 Taking their first steps 13 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:08,490 towards independence. 14 00:01:10,153 --> 00:01:13,663 But for this new mom, the pace of life is fast. 15 00:01:17,035 --> 00:01:19,155 Fern only has six months 16 00:01:19,662 --> 00:01:23,922 to prepare Lulu and Joey before winter returns. 17 00:01:26,086 --> 00:01:28,706 The pressure is on... 18 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:33,377 ...as they take on the challenge of Growing Up Animal. 19 00:01:53,613 --> 00:01:55,533 Fern's having a tough day. 20 00:01:56,658 --> 00:01:59,488 She's been fishing for salmon since dawn. 21 00:01:59,911 --> 00:02:01,831 And only had a couple of bites. 22 00:02:02,580 --> 00:02:04,870 While she might be fully grown, 23 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:07,415 she's still a little inexperienced. 24 00:02:11,506 --> 00:02:14,836 Fern only left her mom two summers ago. 25 00:02:15,760 --> 00:02:17,470 But she knows 26 00:02:17,595 --> 00:02:20,135 she's gotta make the most of this salmon run. 27 00:02:22,433 --> 00:02:24,393 Winter is in eight weeks. 28 00:02:27,105 --> 00:02:28,975 Food will be hard to come by, 29 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:31,647 and she'll need to hibernate for six months. 30 00:02:34,237 --> 00:02:36,777 With just a few hours of daylight left... 31 00:02:38,575 --> 00:02:40,785 Fern won't give up easily. 32 00:02:43,371 --> 00:02:44,831 She may be young... 33 00:02:47,125 --> 00:02:48,375 but she's a fighter. 34 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:07,404 This year for the first time, 35 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:10,730 it's not just her own survival at stake. 36 00:03:13,526 --> 00:03:18,106 Inside Fern, is the promise of new life. 37 00:03:19,324 --> 00:03:26,004 Not one, but two precious spheres of cells called blastocysts. 38 00:03:27,540 --> 00:03:30,710 The beginnings of two baby bears. 39 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:33,634 But their development is on hold. 40 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:37,434 A miraculous evolutionary trick, 41 00:03:37,675 --> 00:03:41,795 to ensure a bear's young, aren't born at the start of winter. 42 00:03:43,514 --> 00:03:47,694 They won't progress further, and implant in her womb 43 00:03:47,769 --> 00:03:53,609 until she's eaten enough fat from salmon to sustain all three of them. 44 00:03:58,363 --> 00:04:03,203 To do that, Fern must find just the right spot to fish. 45 00:04:06,621 --> 00:04:10,081 But she's not the only hungry bear on this river. 46 00:04:15,296 --> 00:04:19,926 Powerful males, much larger than her dominate areas 47 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:22,013 where it's easiest to catch salmon. 48 00:04:28,726 --> 00:04:34,396 Rain or shine, there's one who rules this stretch of river. 49 00:04:34,983 --> 00:04:35,983 Rocky. 50 00:04:36,526 --> 00:04:39,236 With a swipe from his three-inch claws... 51 00:04:41,197 --> 00:04:43,657 the salmon don't stand a chance. 52 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:47,327 His appetite is massive. 53 00:04:47,996 --> 00:04:51,576 He devours the equivalent of a small deer every day. 54 00:04:55,628 --> 00:04:57,918 Fern knows this guy well. 55 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:03,642 Four months ago, in spring, they mated. 56 00:05:05,013 --> 00:05:07,973 But she knows that won't win her any favors. 57 00:05:08,683 --> 00:05:11,733 Rocky will never share his stretch on the river. 58 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,900 Not everyone wants to be a hands-on dad. 59 00:05:21,696 --> 00:05:24,906 She's gonna have to do this all on her own. 60 00:05:31,456 --> 00:05:35,246 Time to move on where there's less competition. 61 00:05:42,425 --> 00:05:45,675 Another female has had the same idea. 62 00:05:47,221 --> 00:05:51,271 Blondie's an experienced mom, with three cubs. 63 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:56,938 Her boys are a year old, and can now catch their own dinner. 64 00:05:59,776 --> 00:06:01,816 Well, most of the time. 65 00:06:10,244 --> 00:06:13,044 This looks like a momma Fern could learn from. 66 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:19,752 If she's here, then it must be a good place to fish. 67 00:06:31,641 --> 00:06:36,561 Fern settles on a spot. Now, the game begins. 68 00:06:38,689 --> 00:06:42,569 She just needs one fish to pass within reach. 69 00:06:43,194 --> 00:06:45,534 So she can pluck it from the water. 70 00:06:53,037 --> 00:06:54,787 First catch of the day. 71 00:07:02,797 --> 00:07:06,047 Each one is packed with five thousand calories, 72 00:07:06,509 --> 00:07:08,389 double our daily intake. 73 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:13,808 And for Fern... 74 00:07:14,892 --> 00:07:17,232 every mouthful is crucial. 75 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:32,334 The amount she eats will determine whether the blastocysts implant... 76 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:38,325 and Fern's journey to motherhood can begin. 77 00:07:57,894 --> 00:08:02,064 As the salmon run finishes, the rivers calm. 78 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:07,201 The forests grow quieter... 79 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:13,277 ...and fall comes to an end. 80 00:08:15,203 --> 00:08:20,333 Snowfall rarely takes hold here in the Great Bear Rainforest... 81 00:08:22,043 --> 00:08:24,963 but it will transform the mountains above. 82 00:08:32,762 --> 00:08:35,772 It’s time Fern took the arduous climb 83 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:38,894 up into these peaks to make her den. 84 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:47,401 She’s bulked up to the max 85 00:08:47,693 --> 00:08:51,663 and done all she can to trigger the start of her pregnancy. 86 00:08:53,199 --> 00:08:57,409 Only when she wakes from hibernation in six months' time, 87 00:08:57,495 --> 00:09:02,035 will she discover if she has done enough to become a grizzly mom. 88 00:09:10,675 --> 00:09:15,175 By December, Fern's mountain retreat is gripped by winter. 89 00:09:29,860 --> 00:09:33,450 Up here, two thousand feet above sea level, 90 00:09:33,614 --> 00:09:37,034 temperatures can drop below zero Fahrenheit. 91 00:09:42,707 --> 00:09:47,417 Quiet and isolated. It's perfect for Fern's den. 92 00:09:54,051 --> 00:09:57,561 Fern is ten weeks into her six-month hibernation. 93 00:09:59,348 --> 00:10:04,148 She's in and out of consciousness, living her life in slow motion. 94 00:10:05,938 --> 00:10:08,478 Her metabolism has dropped by half. 95 00:10:12,403 --> 00:10:16,373 And her heart rate has plummeted from 70 beats per minute, 96 00:10:16,949 --> 00:10:18,279 to just ten. 97 00:10:19,368 --> 00:10:23,078 Fern is surviving only on stored body fats. 98 00:10:24,999 --> 00:10:27,839 She may appear completely inactive, 99 00:10:28,502 --> 00:10:33,092 but inside her, something miraculous is happening. 100 00:10:37,428 --> 00:10:39,758 All that fishing means... 101 00:10:42,058 --> 00:10:47,898 ...not one, but two cubs are successfully growing. 102 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:55,450 Lulu and Joey. 103 00:10:58,949 --> 00:11:02,539 At four weeks into their eight-week journey, 104 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:05,615 each is just the size of an apple. 105 00:11:08,709 --> 00:11:13,919 Their umbilical cords fuel them with protein and carbohydrates. 106 00:11:17,218 --> 00:11:21,008 They're growing quickly, and could quadruple in size 107 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:22,640 over the next month. 108 00:11:24,475 --> 00:11:27,805 Their shoulders and forearms are building muscle. 109 00:11:30,940 --> 00:11:33,480 Claws have broken through. 110 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:39,451 They'll need those to crawl up Fern's sleeping chest 111 00:11:39,740 --> 00:11:41,580 to nurse when they're born. 112 00:11:57,258 --> 00:12:01,548 Outside Fern's den, winter grows even colder. 113 00:12:04,849 --> 00:12:07,769 There's no escape from the harsh conditions. 114 00:12:10,896 --> 00:12:13,226 Winds become gale force. 115 00:12:17,111 --> 00:12:21,201 And the mercury drops to minus eight Fahrenheit. 116 00:12:23,576 --> 00:12:28,576 The bitter cold strips the heat from every animal it touches. 117 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:47,063 Fern is protected from it and sleeps on in comfort. 118 00:12:49,310 --> 00:12:53,860 Her thick winter coat traps air. Providing insulation... 119 00:12:55,608 --> 00:13:01,448 and saving as much energy as possible for her rapidly growing cubs. 120 00:13:06,869 --> 00:13:10,209 Lulu and Joey are doing really well. 121 00:13:10,498 --> 00:13:12,748 They've made it to six weeks. 122 00:13:13,876 --> 00:13:17,296 And a delicate layer of fur has started to grow. 123 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:23,926 Almost fully formed, they can now survive if born early. 124 00:13:26,722 --> 00:13:29,522 Their most vital asset is developing... 125 00:13:31,393 --> 00:13:34,063 their incredible sense of smell. 126 00:13:35,064 --> 00:13:38,034 Two thousand times greater than ours. 127 00:13:39,193 --> 00:13:41,993 The cubs will use it to find food, 128 00:13:42,613 --> 00:13:45,783 communicate, and learn about their new world. 129 00:13:50,788 --> 00:13:56,088 Glands have even developed in their feet that leave their scent with every step. 130 00:13:57,253 --> 00:14:01,223 And their claws are almost primed and ready for action. 131 00:14:02,258 --> 00:14:08,098 Equipped with these essential tools, the cubs simply increase in size 132 00:14:08,556 --> 00:14:10,386 until the day they're born. 133 00:14:15,771 --> 00:14:18,731 By February, winter reaches its peak. 134 00:14:23,028 --> 00:14:27,698 This far north, even waterfalls are frozen in time. 135 00:14:31,662 --> 00:14:33,792 Fern sleeps through it all. 136 00:14:41,088 --> 00:14:44,678 But deep under the snow, 137 00:14:45,175 --> 00:14:48,385 something truly magical has happened. 138 00:14:57,021 --> 00:15:01,691 Lulu and Joey have arrived. 139 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:08,620 Each the size of a newborn puppy, weighing around one pound. 140 00:15:12,036 --> 00:15:15,496 Completely blind and totally vulnerable. 141 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:21,745 Safe with their mom at last. 142 00:15:22,838 --> 00:15:26,178 Soaking up her scent and mouthfuls of milk. 143 00:15:29,887 --> 00:15:34,477 Fern's milk contains almost three times the calories of ours. 144 00:15:35,726 --> 00:15:40,356 Packed with antibodies, it builds up their immune systems. 145 00:15:42,983 --> 00:15:47,993 Fern can sense them as Lulu and Joey feed, 146 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:51,740 grow, and bond with their mom. 147 00:15:52,993 --> 00:15:58,043 Safe and snug for the next two months, in their den sanctuary. 148 00:16:08,592 --> 00:16:14,262 Throughout winter, these slopes have given the family isolation and peace. 149 00:16:18,852 --> 00:16:22,192 But by April, temperatures are rising... 150 00:16:24,358 --> 00:16:26,858 and the mountains begin to stir. 151 00:16:29,738 --> 00:16:32,988 The hard-packed snowdrifts start to weaken. 152 00:16:41,792 --> 00:16:43,342 An avalanche. 153 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:49,007 Ten thousand tons of snow, 154 00:16:49,550 --> 00:16:52,640 traveling up to 100 miles per hour. 155 00:17:04,523 --> 00:17:08,903 It pays to choose your den site carefully in these mountains. 156 00:17:37,765 --> 00:17:39,385 Beneath the snow... 157 00:17:41,268 --> 00:17:43,148 the family is safe. 158 00:17:45,647 --> 00:17:48,277 Fern is finally awake... 159 00:17:51,904 --> 00:17:56,204 ...and meets her babies for the very first time. 160 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:03,331 It's got to be the best surprise in the world. 161 00:18:05,375 --> 00:18:09,165 Lulu and Joey have been piling on the pounds. 162 00:18:09,338 --> 00:18:13,428 They are now 20 times bigger than when they were born, 163 00:18:13,967 --> 00:18:15,887 and a whole lot hungrier. 164 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:27,686 Fern hasn't eaten in over six months. 165 00:18:30,567 --> 00:18:35,277 So, it's time this new mom showed Lulu and Joey 166 00:18:35,572 --> 00:18:37,832 the world beyond their den. 167 00:18:46,542 --> 00:18:47,672 Outside... 168 00:18:49,837 --> 00:18:52,757 winter is losing its grip on the mountains. 169 00:19:02,307 --> 00:19:05,807 And the cubs get their first glimpse of daylight. 170 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:14,784 It's a lot to take in. 171 00:19:17,948 --> 00:19:20,618 Lulu and Joey's world... 172 00:19:22,578 --> 00:19:25,458 just got a whole lot bigger. 173 00:19:34,464 --> 00:19:36,224 But there's no time to stop. 174 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:42,640 Fern has lost almost half her body weight. 175 00:19:46,226 --> 00:19:49,436 She's gotta get her cubs down from the mountains. 176 00:19:54,568 --> 00:19:56,818 A journey she can make with ease. 177 00:19:58,989 --> 00:20:01,779 But now there's little legs to think of. 178 00:20:03,702 --> 00:20:06,712 And the pace of life here is fast. 179 00:20:08,498 --> 00:20:11,168 Fern has to set them up for survival 180 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:14,547 before winter returns in six months. 181 00:20:18,217 --> 00:20:21,717 She's never done it before, and the clock is ticking. 182 00:20:33,482 --> 00:20:39,072 Far below, the Great Bear Rainforest looks like a different world. 183 00:20:43,075 --> 00:20:43,945 It's May. 184 00:20:45,327 --> 00:20:48,827 Spring breathes new life into the inlets. 185 00:20:50,332 --> 00:20:52,332 The forests are singing... 186 00:20:53,710 --> 00:20:55,590 ...and the meadows are in bloom. 187 00:21:08,433 --> 00:21:12,983 It's taken two weeks for Fern and her cubs to get down here. 188 00:21:15,190 --> 00:21:17,280 A sight for sore eyes. 189 00:21:26,034 --> 00:21:31,714 After a long journey, the first thing that Fern needs is a decent meal. 190 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:38,008 On the springtime menu... 191 00:21:41,091 --> 00:21:42,971 fresh greens. 192 00:21:44,678 --> 00:21:45,758 Sedge. 193 00:21:46,096 --> 00:21:49,216 It might seem a surprising choice for a bear, 194 00:21:49,349 --> 00:21:52,689 but this type of grass is packed with protein. 195 00:21:54,021 --> 00:22:00,401 Fern desperately needs to rebuild muscle and fat reserves after her pregnancy. 196 00:22:00,652 --> 00:22:04,162 She's gotta eat over 60 pounds a day, 197 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:07,703 spending every hour of daylight grazing. 198 00:22:08,493 --> 00:22:11,123 There never seems to be enough time, 199 00:22:11,455 --> 00:22:14,495 especially with two hungry cubs. 200 00:22:16,251 --> 00:22:20,381 Lulu and Joey still get all their nutrition from her. 201 00:22:22,215 --> 00:22:25,335 Fern knows this season of plenty is short. 202 00:22:26,053 --> 00:22:29,773 She may be a new mom, but she's got to get back to work. 203 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:36,058 While Fern's busy putting food on the table, 204 00:22:36,188 --> 00:22:39,938 the cubs have a whole new world to explore. 205 00:23:07,844 --> 00:23:11,354 There's no limits to Lulu's curiosity. 206 00:23:13,141 --> 00:23:16,191 She's never seen a tree lying down before. 207 00:23:17,187 --> 00:23:20,437 She's eager to try out the balance beam. 208 00:23:22,025 --> 00:23:24,565 Laid-back Joey doesn’t get the appeal. 209 00:23:25,654 --> 00:23:31,414 Adventurous Lulu takes it all in her stride, even over open water. 210 00:23:34,079 --> 00:23:38,169 A grunt from Fern reminds them not to stray too far. 211 00:23:45,298 --> 00:23:46,838 Just like human babies... 212 00:23:48,593 --> 00:23:51,563 they're always checking out what mom’s eating. 213 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:55,265 It’s how they learn what to eat. 214 00:23:57,686 --> 00:24:01,306 Looks like Joey is never one to pass up a free meal. 215 00:24:03,400 --> 00:24:05,940 But Lulu hasn't got time for this. 216 00:24:07,446 --> 00:24:10,276 Perhaps it's an acquired taste. 217 00:24:11,491 --> 00:24:14,911 It's trees that are irresistible to her. 218 00:24:17,122 --> 00:24:21,962 And this time, Lulu sets her sights even higher. 219 00:24:22,544 --> 00:24:27,304 She just has an urge to climb and doesn't know why. 220 00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:31,337 It's an instinctive lifesaving skill. 221 00:24:33,847 --> 00:24:37,017 Dangerous male bears roam these forests. 222 00:24:37,976 --> 00:24:41,936 The cubs need to climb high enough to keep out of reach. 223 00:24:44,483 --> 00:24:47,153 Lulu seems to be a quick learner. 224 00:24:47,527 --> 00:24:50,107 Her claws act like crampons, 225 00:24:50,572 --> 00:24:52,202 anchoring into the bark. 226 00:25:00,332 --> 00:25:01,962 Joey is slower... 227 00:25:04,085 --> 00:25:05,625 a little more nervous. 228 00:25:08,089 --> 00:25:10,589 Eight feet up, he freezes. 229 00:25:11,676 --> 00:25:13,426 He doesn't know what to do. 230 00:25:15,805 --> 00:25:20,345 At this height, he'd still be within reach of a male grizzly. 231 00:25:22,687 --> 00:25:25,437 Lulu won't leave her brother struggling. 232 00:25:31,780 --> 00:25:36,120 She shows him the way... to the top. 233 00:25:38,662 --> 00:25:42,042 Their first climb conquered. Together. 234 00:25:46,878 --> 00:25:52,258 If they can do this in a crisis, then it might keep them out of trouble. 235 00:26:00,767 --> 00:26:05,937 Mom finally takes a break from eating to reward their hard work. 236 00:26:08,650 --> 00:26:13,360 Together, they drink nearly three quarts of milk a day. 237 00:26:15,407 --> 00:26:18,157 Fern is under huge pressure. 238 00:26:19,911 --> 00:26:22,711 She's only had to eat for one before. 239 00:26:24,499 --> 00:26:29,669 As fast as she can get the energy, the cubs seem to draw it out. 240 00:26:31,131 --> 00:26:37,221 But Fern has yet to learn, caring for kids is not just about feeding them. 241 00:26:38,680 --> 00:26:42,430 Keeping them safe is a full-time job. 242 00:26:45,854 --> 00:26:47,484 Especially here. 243 00:26:49,733 --> 00:26:54,783 Up to 2,000 grizzlies roam the Great Bear Rainforest. 244 00:26:57,449 --> 00:26:59,989 And this valley is one of the busiest. 245 00:27:06,124 --> 00:27:08,794 And it's vital for a mom with cubs 246 00:27:09,336 --> 00:27:12,796 to avoid the most dangerous neighbors. 247 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:14,877 Males. 248 00:27:18,887 --> 00:27:20,257 It's Rocky. 249 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:25,350 He's looking to mate, and he won't let the cubs get in the way. 250 00:27:27,979 --> 00:27:30,939 Fern can never let their paths cross. 251 00:27:41,951 --> 00:27:46,501 Luckily, Rocky lets everyone know when he's in town. 252 00:27:48,208 --> 00:27:51,538 He rubs his scent on trees throughout the forest... 253 00:27:55,131 --> 00:27:57,011 to announce his presence... 254 00:27:58,301 --> 00:28:01,811 ...and put off any competition. 255 00:28:16,236 --> 00:28:20,656 These scent signposts are like a classroom for the cubs. 256 00:28:21,449 --> 00:28:24,619 Fern takes them to learn who's in the valley 257 00:28:24,786 --> 00:28:26,446 without risk of conflict. 258 00:28:27,455 --> 00:28:31,785 One sniff and she can tell if Rocky is in the neighborhood. 259 00:28:32,544 --> 00:28:34,754 The coast is clear. 260 00:28:35,588 --> 00:28:39,928 Just enough time to take advantage of the facilities. 261 00:28:41,261 --> 00:28:44,351 The rough bark helps her shed her winter coat. 262 00:28:45,932 --> 00:28:51,692 Lulu and Joey memorize Rocky's scent, so they can stay clear. 263 00:28:53,398 --> 00:28:54,978 And like their mom, 264 00:28:55,191 --> 00:28:59,151 the opportunity for a scratch is too good to pass up. 265 00:29:05,660 --> 00:29:09,710 A valuable lesson while on the move between meals. 266 00:29:13,752 --> 00:29:17,802 The vast forest our bear family calls home, 267 00:29:18,006 --> 00:29:20,176 is a lush wilderness. 268 00:29:20,633 --> 00:29:23,723 Sometimes called the Amazon of the North. 269 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:28,390 Waterways weave through their territory, 270 00:29:28,516 --> 00:29:34,266 and over 250 miles of Pacific coastline buffer up against it. 271 00:29:35,482 --> 00:29:40,322 Tides can rise and fall 16 feet in just a few hours 272 00:29:41,446 --> 00:29:43,906 and provide great opportunities, 273 00:29:44,407 --> 00:29:49,657 as well as dangers to little bears and their first-time moms. 274 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:54,712 Lulu and Joey still have a lot to learn 275 00:29:54,918 --> 00:29:57,628 before they'll be able to look after themselves. 276 00:29:58,421 --> 00:30:04,551 Now, at four months old, they must hone their essential survival skills. 277 00:30:04,761 --> 00:30:07,471 They only have two months of summer left. 278 00:30:10,558 --> 00:30:14,688 Bears have the largest brain of any land mammal, 279 00:30:14,813 --> 00:30:16,653 relative to their size. 280 00:30:17,524 --> 00:30:21,404 It gives them the intelligence required to be quick to adapt 281 00:30:21,486 --> 00:30:24,656 and to pick up tips from other bears. 282 00:30:28,243 --> 00:30:31,833 As a new mom with two hungry cubs, 283 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:35,080 Fern's brain is working overtime. 284 00:30:36,501 --> 00:30:41,671 Once again, the experienced mom from the salmon river, catches her eye. 285 00:30:42,257 --> 00:30:43,167 Blondie. 286 00:30:46,135 --> 00:30:48,555 Maybe she's on to something down here. 287 00:30:57,522 --> 00:31:02,242 Blondie follows her supersensitive nose and sets to work. 288 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:10,120 A clam. 289 00:31:11,661 --> 00:31:15,331 Small, but one of a bear's favorite appetizers. 290 00:31:17,584 --> 00:31:20,674 Even Blondie's cubs are in on the secret. 291 00:31:24,048 --> 00:31:26,548 They need to be. At two years old, 292 00:31:26,926 --> 00:31:29,676 they'll have to strike out on their own soon. 293 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:42,072 It would be great if Fern could get her cubs to do this. 294 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:47,448 Any skill takes time to master. 295 00:31:48,281 --> 00:31:50,411 Something they don't have a lot of. 296 00:31:51,075 --> 00:31:54,695 The sooner Lulu and Joey start, the better. 297 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:02,463 But all they seem to do is get under her feet. 298 00:32:06,883 --> 00:32:10,353 Just like teaching your kids to use a knife and fork... 299 00:32:12,138 --> 00:32:17,808 persistence and a whole heap of patience is key to cracking this skill. 300 00:32:25,234 --> 00:32:28,244 Lulu quickly learns to dig down. 301 00:32:31,282 --> 00:32:34,992 But Joey, he’s just all about the easy life. 302 00:32:37,372 --> 00:32:42,092 He's learned if he just hangs around mom, he'll get leftovers. 303 00:32:50,426 --> 00:32:54,556 After the morning's digging, Fern really needs a break. 304 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:58,766 The family moves on to a nearby sedge bank. 305 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:02,978 Fern can get five minutes to herself, 306 00:33:03,356 --> 00:33:07,106 while Lulu and Joey let off a little steam. 307 00:33:08,945 --> 00:33:10,815 Play fighting. 308 00:33:12,031 --> 00:33:16,241 It strengthens their bond and helps Joey get some exercise. 309 00:33:20,581 --> 00:33:23,171 Fern might deserve a moment of peace, 310 00:33:23,584 --> 00:33:27,174 but she's forgotten, with little ones around, 311 00:33:27,547 --> 00:33:30,297 she should never take her eye off the ball. 312 00:33:35,221 --> 00:33:36,931 The tide has turned... 313 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:41,563 and the waters are rapidly rising. 314 00:33:45,481 --> 00:33:48,321 Fern realizes her mistake too late. 315 00:33:49,902 --> 00:33:51,572 They are cut off from shore. 316 00:33:53,489 --> 00:33:56,279 All bears are born with the ability to swim, 317 00:33:56,701 --> 00:34:00,751 but Lulu and Joey haven't had the chance to practice. 318 00:34:09,005 --> 00:34:11,915 And powerful currents will make it even harder. 319 00:34:20,808 --> 00:34:24,648 Lulu quickly sees an opportunity to hitch a ride on mom. 320 00:34:27,899 --> 00:34:29,729 But Joey is too slow. 321 00:34:31,944 --> 00:34:34,164 And the current is too strong for him. 322 00:34:39,786 --> 00:34:42,746 He is being swept downstream. 323 00:34:47,835 --> 00:34:51,375 He's going to have to swim for his life. 324 00:35:06,604 --> 00:35:10,654 He's made it. Exhausted but alive. 325 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:14,954 Fern's learned 326 00:35:15,071 --> 00:35:17,571 a painful lesson for any mom. 327 00:35:22,495 --> 00:35:25,615 This close call is something she will never forget. 328 00:35:44,350 --> 00:35:45,690 Mid July 329 00:35:45,852 --> 00:35:49,862 is a major turning point in the Great Bear Rainforest. 330 00:35:53,985 --> 00:35:57,855 And in Lulu and Joey's first year. 331 00:35:58,364 --> 00:36:01,244 Already the days are getting shorter... 332 00:36:02,285 --> 00:36:05,285 and the first of the salmon are returning. 333 00:36:06,205 --> 00:36:11,665 Gathering in the deep mouths of inlets, they wait for the waters to rise, 334 00:36:12,295 --> 00:36:16,335 driven by the urge to return to their spawning grounds. 335 00:36:17,341 --> 00:36:21,551 Their mammoth migration brings in predators from all around. 336 00:36:27,894 --> 00:36:30,484 When they eventually make it upstream, 337 00:36:31,355 --> 00:36:35,475 they'll provide the biggest feast of the cubs' lives. 338 00:36:39,780 --> 00:36:41,370 Late summer... 339 00:36:44,327 --> 00:36:50,787 cooler days and fewer hours of sunshine mean many plants set seed. 340 00:36:54,754 --> 00:36:56,424 Fern is running out of time 341 00:36:56,547 --> 00:36:59,467 to get herself and her cubs ready for winter. 342 00:37:02,261 --> 00:37:07,181 Lulu and Joey are five months old and are eating more solids. 343 00:37:07,767 --> 00:37:10,727 And weigh nearly as much as a Labrador. 344 00:37:16,359 --> 00:37:19,029 Fern's doing okay as a mom... 345 00:37:19,403 --> 00:37:21,863 ...but there is still no time to relax. 346 00:37:23,115 --> 00:37:24,615 Least of all, now. 347 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:29,079 The family is not alone. 348 00:37:30,039 --> 00:37:31,079 Rocky. 349 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:37,380 Fern and the cubs are in his stretch and he's on their trail. 350 00:37:43,427 --> 00:37:46,007 Fern detects something is wrong. 351 00:37:49,684 --> 00:37:52,444 Even the cubs recognize his scent now. 352 00:37:55,564 --> 00:37:57,194 They run for safety. 353 00:38:04,282 --> 00:38:06,912 Fern double checks if he's following. 354 00:38:11,122 --> 00:38:14,292 He is. And he's getting closer. 355 00:38:22,341 --> 00:38:24,511 There's only one safe place... 356 00:38:29,598 --> 00:38:30,678 the trees. 357 00:38:46,240 --> 00:38:49,990 Rocky can't see them now, but he can still smell them. 358 00:38:52,413 --> 00:38:55,043 He heads into the forest after them. 359 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:59,707 But for some reason, the cubs aren't climbing. 360 00:39:04,216 --> 00:39:07,716 Fern has no choice, there's nowhere to run. 361 00:39:09,472 --> 00:39:13,482 She must do what every mother sometimes has to, 362 00:39:13,642 --> 00:39:16,022 stand and fight. 363 00:39:50,554 --> 00:39:53,474 First-time mom, Fern, has done it. 364 00:39:53,933 --> 00:39:55,773 She's put Rocky in his place. 365 00:39:57,186 --> 00:39:59,146 Her family is safe. 366 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:06,571 Fern has been on a steep learning curve. 367 00:40:08,614 --> 00:40:12,494 But now she has proved herself as a mom. 368 00:40:15,830 --> 00:40:21,380 By August, moisture on the winds gathers above the mountains 369 00:40:21,669 --> 00:40:23,379 and there's a hint of fall. 370 00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:26,092 In the valleys below, 371 00:40:26,674 --> 00:40:29,554 the cubs are now six months old. 372 00:40:30,136 --> 00:40:33,006 Fern's done great to get them this far. 373 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:37,847 But she knows there's only a few weeks before they must head to the mountains 374 00:40:38,352 --> 00:40:40,602 and hibernate once more. 375 00:40:41,939 --> 00:40:46,489 And there is still one last rite of passage for her cubs. 376 00:40:49,488 --> 00:40:53,198 A change in the weather means it's coming soon. 377 00:41:11,635 --> 00:41:14,885 Cooling temperatures bring fresh rainfall. 378 00:41:15,848 --> 00:41:20,188 Over 20 foot a year revitalizes this forest. 379 00:41:30,738 --> 00:41:36,828 As the rivers rise, the salmon are free to race upstream. 380 00:41:49,965 --> 00:41:54,425 This is the moment Fern has been waiting for. 381 00:41:55,137 --> 00:41:57,677 The best time of year. 382 00:41:58,015 --> 00:42:03,395 And hopefully, an unrivaled feast she can share with her cubs. 383 00:42:06,482 --> 00:42:08,822 Fern knows this river well. 384 00:42:10,861 --> 00:42:12,861 She learned to fish here too. 385 00:42:13,405 --> 00:42:18,195 And it's where she will show Lulu and Joey how it's done. 386 00:42:21,914 --> 00:42:24,044 Step one is simple. 387 00:42:24,208 --> 00:42:25,458 Watch mom. 388 00:42:31,006 --> 00:42:36,256 After almost a year of waiting, she's eager to taste salmon again. 389 00:42:38,597 --> 00:42:41,347 Fern has heaps of enthusiasm. 390 00:42:44,186 --> 00:42:46,186 But even the cubs can see, 391 00:42:46,272 --> 00:42:49,152 her technique leaves something to be desired. 392 00:43:08,085 --> 00:43:09,545 Fern won't give up. 393 00:43:09,795 --> 00:43:13,255 She's desperate to give her cubs their first taste. 394 00:43:18,137 --> 00:43:21,307 The fish are calmer in deep water. 395 00:43:25,686 --> 00:43:27,806 It's harder to see the salmon... 396 00:43:30,816 --> 00:43:32,736 but Fern can smell them. 397 00:43:35,696 --> 00:43:38,066 Both Lulu and Joey stay close, 398 00:43:38,657 --> 00:43:40,407 so they can learn what to do. 399 00:43:42,453 --> 00:43:44,123 Stay focused, Fern. 400 00:43:48,208 --> 00:43:49,958 She spots her target. 401 00:43:56,383 --> 00:43:58,763 Finally, Fern's got one! 402 00:44:03,682 --> 00:44:05,642 Mom's done good again! 403 00:44:06,226 --> 00:44:11,106 And the cubs get their very first taste of salmon. 404 00:44:15,903 --> 00:44:17,283 They love it! 405 00:44:20,658 --> 00:44:23,828 The next few days will be like Thanksgiving... 406 00:44:28,582 --> 00:44:31,292 their greatest feast of the year. 407 00:44:35,756 --> 00:44:39,256 This is what it means to be a bear. 408 00:44:42,763 --> 00:44:48,143 It took her a while, but Fern has proved to be a truly devoted mom. 409 00:44:50,020 --> 00:44:51,690 Since they left the den, 410 00:44:51,897 --> 00:44:57,437 Lulu and Joey, have doubled in size, grown in confidence... 411 00:44:58,654 --> 00:45:01,994 and learned a bear's most important survival skills. 412 00:45:11,166 --> 00:45:14,126 They'll stay with their mom for at least another year. 413 00:45:15,504 --> 00:45:18,764 Slowly taking bigger steps towards independence. 414 00:45:22,344 --> 00:45:23,474 But right now... 415 00:45:25,347 --> 00:45:30,557 winter is returning to the mountains above the Great Bear Rainforest. 416 00:45:45,451 --> 00:45:48,911 It's time for our bear family to head to their den... 417 00:45:50,831 --> 00:45:54,501 to dream of rivers, always full of salmon. 418 00:45:59,631 --> 00:46:04,601 And when spring returns, Lulu and Joey will be ready 419 00:46:04,720 --> 00:46:09,730 to take on another year of Growing Up Animal. 33554

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