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Weigh-in with your vote for the fattest bear during Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park

September 23, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

fat bear week 2024, bear 910 in beach-ready form — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Weigh-in with fat bears and vote for your favorite one as Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park & Preserve October 2 – 8, 2024. Choose the bear that has what it takes to survive the winter and experience the crowning of the champion at fatbearweek.org.

Read the official NPS source

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