"Viewers watch by live feed as these chonky bois bulk up for the winter — transforming from lean machines into absolute units. From there, viewers vote for the “fattest” bear."
"It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Fat Bear Week 2023 is here.
The annual competition, hosted by the Katmai National Park and Preserve, pits brown bears against each other in a virtual bracket as they stock up for hibernation.
Viewers watch via live feed as these chonky bois bulk up for the winter — transforming from lean machines into absolute units. From there, viewers vote for the “fattest” bear.
As far as what “fattest” means, there are levels to it — some vote on the bear they think weighs the most, others gauge off general cuteness or likability."
Emily Bloch reports for the Philadelphia Inquirer October 2, 2023.
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