Alaska's Fat Bear Contest winner, Grazer, overcame adversity after losing a cub to defeat Chunk.

Grazer, a female brown bear, won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest, defeating Chunk, the male bear responsible for killing her cub earlier this summer. The contest, held at Katmai National Park and Preserve, allows fans to vote for their favorite bear based on winter preparedness demonstrated by fat accumulation from summer feeding on salmon. Grazer secured over 40,000 more votes, highlighting her resilience amid adversity and celebrating the park’s bear population.

October 09, 2024
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