Fat Bear Week is coming! 🐻
Yes, you heard correctly—Fat Bear Week, a time when we collectively celebrate the corpulent charms of our Ursidae friends, kicks off October 2-8. These chunky champs have been chowing down, packing on the pounds, and eyeing the title all summer long. (We assume they know they are competing.) Also, we’re currently seeking volunteers to weigh and crown the winning bear. Anyone? Bueller? Just kidding. Not making that mistake again.
Time flies! Celebrating 10 years,
#FatBearWeek is an annual competition that highlights the healthy appetites of brown bears as well as the nourishing ecosystem in which they thrive. By engaging in some hefty eating of the all-important salmon, the bear’s ample proportions serve as a testament to their survival instincts, preparing them for the long winter.
It’s kinda a BIG deal. Last year, nearly 1.4 million votes were cast for the bears. This fall, you can weigh in and choose the bear that you think has what it takes to be cha...