Everything you want to know about Katmai National Park’s Fat Bears
Every fall, Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska hosts Fat Bear Week.
Fat Bear Week is an auspicious celebration where the park invites its online community to compare photos of bears from when they first visit Brooks Falls in the spring to photos of the same bears at the end of summer. The differences are often huge. In just a few months, the bears have gorged on enough salmon to pack on some serious pounds. While Fat Bear Week is both fun and has gained a lot of attention, it also brings up really important questions about survival and how we’re studying and learning more about these amazing bears. How can I participate in Fat Bear Week? During Fat Bear Week, you click here to vote! Fat Bear Week is a single-elimination t… Continue Reading (7 minute read)