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Katmai’s fat bears are famous, but here’s what you else you should know about the park
Many people couldn’t point out Katmai National Park and Preserve on a map, but they’ve probably heard of it burly residents. Each fall, Katmai hosts Fat Bear Week, a beloved celebration of ...
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The Chonky Superstar of Fat Bear Week Is Missing, and the Competition Won’t Be the Same Without Him
While other bears battled over fish in a prime spot, Otis would sit off to the side and wait for the fish to come to him. But ...
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Yellowstone grizzlies pack on pounds despite not competing in fat bear week
Voting for the fattest bear in Katmai National Park and Preserve is now underway despite a delay after one of the contestants ...
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Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park
Chunk, a contender in this year’s Fat Bear Week celebration at Katmai National Park and Preserve. (From National ...
Fat Bear Week takes gruesome turn as adult male bear fatally attacks another bear; bracket reveal postponed
The Fat Bear Week 2024 bracket reveal was postponed after a male bear attacked and killed a female bear at Brooks River in ...