I haven’t polled any bears but I think most would consider salmon a Fun Food. Berries may be more fun but I think salmon ranks high on their Fun Food List. And lots of salmon makes for a very Fat Bear!
Fat Bear Week is NOW – Wednesday Sept 29 until Tuesday Oct 5!! The 2021 Fat Bear Champion is crowned on Fat Bear Tuesday October 5th. Explore.com is the home of All Things Bear Week. Plus ongoing competitive & fun comments as everyone has their favourite Chunky Hunky!
Last year’s champion Bear 747 is back and is considered the “bear to beat”! However it is hard to predict who will be the 2021 Fan Favourite with the 2021 twist – a “Chubby Cubbie” has been included that introduces a cute dynamic. 2019’s Champion Holly is back in 2021 and this Hall of Champions link outlines the impressive winners!
This great article from Mentalfloss gives you background on Fat Bear Week at Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Preserve. It all started in 2014 with Fat Bear Tuesday and has expanded to Fat Bear Week!
The Explore site gives you the “Bear Bracket” plus voting details (March Madness take a seat) and here is Explore.org’s Bear Cam link!
Whitney's Fun Food Suggestions! 