Chunk, Bear 32, Crowned Fat Bear Week 2021 Winner
Fat Bear Week, an annual online contest held at Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, has crowned its 2021 winner. Bear 32, nicknamed 'Chunk', emerged victorious among 12 competitors, all vying for the title of the 'fattest' bear.
The contest, which began in 2014, allows viewers worldwide to vote for their favorite bear based on live camera footage. The bears, including Chunk, forage for salmon to gain weight before hibernation. This weight gain is crucial for their survival during the winter months at Katmai National Park, the fourth-largest national park in the US, managed by the National Park Service.
Chunk's impressive girth and remarkable recovery from a jaw injury captured the public's attention. His victory was decisive, receiving approximately 96,350 votes, nearly double that of the runner-up. The contest not only provides entertainment but also educates people about brown bears and their habitat in Alaska.
Chunk, bear 32, has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2021. His victory highlights the importance of weight gain for these bears before hibernation and draws attention to the work of rangers at Katmai National Park. The contest continues to be a popular annual event, engaging viewers and educating them about brown bears and their habitat.
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