The fluffiest showdown of the year is back! 

Fat Bear Week Kicks Off Today: The fluffiest showdown of the year is back! Fat Bear Week runs from today (September 23rd) to the 30th, inviting fans worldwide to vote daily on which brown bear in Southern Alaska’s Katmai National Park reigns supreme. With over a million votes cast last year, the March Madness-style bracket features both beloved veterans like Grazer and Chunk and some promising new contenders. The bears bulk up on sockeye salmon and berries to prepare for hibernation, and this year’s abundant salmon run means some seriously impressive waistlines. You can catch the action live on Explore.org, where the Brooks Falls livestream offers a front-row seat to the feast.

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