Fat Bear Week is Back and Bigger than Ever

It's time for the bears to fill up their bellies with salmon and pack on the pounds to prepare for winter hibernation. See some before and after pics of these big bears on campus at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

September 30, 2021

By: Discovery

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Photo By: Tia Kemp

Bear #132

This spring cub, known as 132, is one of the newcomers who’s sure to impress!

Bear #32, 'Chunk'

Chunk lives up to his name and is coming back to this year’s competition with his ultimate game face. Will he take the crown?

Bear #812

New bears are lining up to make their mark in this year’s competition.

Bear #128, 'Grazer'

Grazer had one of the most remarkable transformations we’ve seen so far. It’s bulking season.

Bear #747

747 is the reigning champ with a whole lot to prove. Bring on the fish!

Bear #151

Walker is ranked among the largest bears in the river. Yeah, he’s thick.