Hear ye, hear ye! We have a Fat Bear Week winner!
— U.S. Department of the Interior (@Interior) September 30, 2026
This year’s Lord of Lard, Earl of Girth and Commander in Beef is... Bear 89 also known as Backpack! pic.twitter.com/Gfyolvv0oC
Thanks to everyone who participated in Fat Bear Week 2026. What a great way to bring a-bear-ness to the incredible brown bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve. The contest gives us all a chance to learn about their lives and celebrate the wild places they call home.
— U.S. Department of the Interior (@Interior) September 30, 2026
Until…
Until next year, stay hefty.
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