Brown (Grizzly) Bear cubs playfighting is always a thrill, especially when it happens so close! This wasn't mere amusement; it was a vital lesson in survival. The cubs were honing essential skills: self-defence, strength, and coordination. Each mock battle helped them develop the tools they would need to navigate the challenges of the wild, establish their place in the bear hierarchy, and perhaps, one day, protect themselves and their offspring. Beyond the development of fighting skills, jousting also served as a form of exercise, burning off excess energy and building the endurance necessary for a life in the Alaskan wilderness. Once a shroud, the early morning fog lifting now seemed to amplify the drama, lending an ethereal quality to the cubs' vital and captivating display.