Brown Bear 'Backpack' Crowned Alaska's Fat Bear Week Champion
BBC World · world
A brown bear named 89 Backpack has won the annual Fat Bear Week competition, narrowly defeating bear 910 in the final round. The competition, run by Katmai National Park in Alaska, saw over 100,000 votes cast for each finalist. Backpack's victory was attributed to his size and skill in acquiring food before hibernation. This event highlights the importance of bears accumulating fat reserves for their survival during the long winter months.