Why is Alaska’s Fat Bear trending?

Updated 30/09/2026, 08:29:22 UTC

The coverage

WorldAl Jazeera·2h ago2 outlets

Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.

WorldBBC News·3h ago

'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner

"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.

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