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Fat Bear Week 2026: Backpack wins chunky bear contest

Backpack narrowly defeated Bear 910 with 103,344 to 98,253 votes to win the annual Fat Bear Week contest hosted by Katmai National Park in Alaska.

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01 Oct 2026Source: BBC Science & Environment1 min read (0 views)
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Fat Bear Week 2026: Backpack wins chunky bear contest

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  • Backpack won the annual Fat Bear Week competition
  • Defeated Bear 910 in the final round of voting
  • Secured 103,344 votes against 98,253 votes
  • Organized by Katmai National Park in Alaska

The annual Fat Bear Week competition has concluded with a chunky champion named Backpack taking home the crown after prevailing in a fierce online contest run by the US National Park Service.

The final round came down to a battle of size, skill, snack acquisition, and strategic loafing as Backpack faced off against Bear 910 in a closely watched digital showdown.

103,344Votes for Backpack
98,253Votes for Bear 910

Final voting results showed that Backpack narrowly secured the victory by earning 103,344 votes, while Bear 910 finished close behind with 98,253 votes in the online contest.

"A battle of size, skill, snack acquisition and strategic loafing"

US National Park Service
Alaska brown bear river wilderness

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

The event is hosted by Katmai National Park in Alaska, United States, to highlight the local brown bear population and educate the public about their preparation for the upcoming winter hibernation period.

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Fat Bear Week serves as an engaging educational platform that bridges wildlife conservation with public participation, allowing people worldwide to observe and appreciate the ecological challenges brown bears face in Alaska.

Source: BBC Science & Environment

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