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Fat Bear Week 2026 begins in Alaska
Original: Fat Bear Week 2026 begins
Fat Bear Week, Katmai National Park's annual bracket contest where the public votes for the brown bear that has best fattened up before hibernation, is underway for 2026. Fans follow daily matchups of bears at Brooks River, celebrating the animals' preparation for winter and raising awareness of salmon ecosystems. Supporters are picking favorites and arguing their cases online.
Why now: The popular annual voting contest has just kicked off, drawing fans to champion their favorite bears.
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