#DidYouKnow the brown bears at KatmaiNPP in #Alaska are some of the largest bears on Earth? By this time of year, the most prominent males often weigh more than 1,200 pounds! #FatBearWeek is two weeks away! We hope you’re preparing for the highly anticipated annual celebration of these magnificent creatures' remarkable journey as they prepare for winter hibernation! This event features an exciting tournament-style competition, with thrilling head-to-head matchups, all to determine the reigning champion of fatness for the year! 🏆 Stay tuned because, on October 3, we'll unveil this year's impressive contestants and brackets. It's a 'bear-y' exciting event you won't want to miss! 🐻👑 #WildlifeWednesday #KatmaiNationalPark #Katmai #BrownBears #SalmonRun #FattestBear #NationalParkService NationalParkService 📸: Greg Smith c/o Photo Heritage Project Images: Brown Bears fishing at Katmai National Park