A cartoonishly obese bear gorging on salmon as another bear waits in a lush forest setting.

Bulk-up Bruce

Alaska's Bears Feast Heavily in Record 'Fat Bear Week'

Published September 20, 2026

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The competitive 'Fat Bear Week' in Alaska is bigger than ever with 16 contenders. Katmai's bears prepare for the ultimate salmon feast showdown.

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Alaska's popular 'Fat Bear Week' features a record 16 bears competing in a humorous celebration of bear bulk. The event in Katmai National Park shows an increase in cub sightings, suggesting a healthy bear population. Bears gorge on salmon to prepare, providing an entertaining wildlife spectacle for viewers.

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