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The Bears of Brooks Falls: Wildlife and Survival on Alaska's Brooks River | Michael Fitz

Fat Bear Week is an annual online competition celebrating the brown bears of Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska. It typically takes place in early October, coinciding with the bears‘ preparation for hibernation as they bulk up by consuming large amounts of salmon.**Pictured is the winner of Fat Bear Jr**
#FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 https://explore.org/fat-bear-week https://katmaiconservancy.org/fatbearweek (*POST CONTINUED IN COMMENTS)

WildAlaskaBibliophile Fat Bear Jr. is a playful extension of Fat Bear Week, focusing specifically on the younger bears.
Key Features of Fat Bear Week:
Bears of Brooks Falls: The competition highlights several well-known bears that frequent the Brooks River to fish during the salmon run. Each bear is given a unique name, often based on their physical characteristics or behavior, such as “397“ or “480“ (known as “Bear 480“ or “Princess“). #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024
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WildAlaskaBibliophile Voting Process: The event is structured as a bracket-style tournament, where viewers can vote for their favorite bears based on their size and condition. Each matchup showcases two bears, and participants can cast votes through the event‘s website. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo

WildAlaskaBibliophile Awareness and Conservation: Beyond the fun of voting, Fat Bear Week aims to raise awareness about bear conservation and the importance of healthy ecosystems. It draws attention to the challenges these bears face due to environmental changes and human activity. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo

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WildAlaskaBibliophile Community Engagement: The event has garnered a large following, with fans sharing photos, stories, and information about the bears. It fosters a sense of community among wildlife enthusiasts. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo

WildAlaskaBibliophile Culmination: The week culminates in the announcement of the \“Fat Bear Champion,\“ celebrated for their impressive weight and overall health as they prepare for winter. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo

WildAlaskaBibliophile I had a lot of fun creating the posted graphic for work. We like to feature Fat Bear Week here at the library and get patrons engaged. It\'s a lot of fun for everyone! #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo

TheBookHippie How fun!!!! 1mo

WildAlaskaBibliophile Fat Bear Week 2024 kicks off with a reveal of this year\'s contestants on September 30th 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific via a livestream event @ https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brooks-live-chat, and official voting starts on October 2nd! 1mo

AnnCrystal 💕🐻🤩👍💝. 1mo

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