Brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula are getting ready for hibernation, but not before they compete in a popular online contest. Fat Bear Week has arrived, pinning 16 contenders against one another in a battle of brawn and bulk.
Brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula are getting ready for hibernation, but not before they compete in a popular online contest.
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Fat Bear Week has arrived, pinning 16 contenders against one another in a battle of brawn and bulk.
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Brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula are getting ready for hibernation, but not before they compete in a popular online contest. Fat Bear Week has arrived, pinning 16 contenders against one another in a battle of brawn and bulk. Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament held by Explore celebrating bears' success in preparing for winter hibernation.
Here's everything to know for 2026 Fat Bear Week.
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