While 747 has been runner-up in years past, he’s never ascended the throne. Some who work at the park say he may even be the largest bear they’ve ever witnessed. Bear 32 on Sept. 16, 2020.

Before the winner was crowned, park rangers said they had their money on a few select bears: 747, whose plump stomach nearly touches the ground; 435, who is tasked with feeding not only herself ...

During Fat Bear Week, all eyes are on the bears who live along the Brooks River at Katmai National Park & Preserve as they battle it out to gain massive amounts of weight ahead of their annual ...