Voting for Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week was delayed after bear #469 attacked and killed competitor bear #402. The incident was captured on live webcams, sparking a conversation about the harsh realities of nature. Fat Bear Week is an annual celebration that tests 12 bears in the Alaskan Peninsula before they hibernate for the winter. The goal is to choose the fattest bear, as fat equals survival during hibernation. This year’s contest includes a bracket with eight bears competing in the first round and four bears receiving a bye to the second round. One of the notable contenders is Bear #909 Jr., the winner of this year’s junior contest, who will face Bear #519 in round one. The competition also includes bears like Grazer, who is the defending Fat Bear Week champion, and Chunk, the most dominant bear at Brooks River. The voting process is ongoing, and the final winner will be declared on Fat Bear Tuesday. The competition showcases the bears’ ability to bulk up on food before hibernation to survive the harsh winter months.
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Voting for Alaska’s Fat Bear Week starts following an attack that claimed the life of a contestant
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