Voting for Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park was delayed after a bear attack that resulted in one bear being killed. The attack, which was captured on live webcams, pushed back the bracket reveal by a day. Fat Bear Week is an annual event that celebrates bears’ success in bulking up before hibernation. The event puts 12 bears to the test, with voting taking place over seven days to determine the fattest bear of the season. Bears increase their weight by more than 50% before going into hibernation, with survival depending on their ability to bulk up on salmon and other snacks. This year’s contest involves eight bears competing in the first round of voting, with four bears earning a bye to the second round. The competition includes familiar faces such as Grazer, a mother bear who won last year, as well as newcomers like Bear #504. The final matchup will determine the fattest bear of the season. Voting concludes on Tuesday.
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