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Fat Bear Week Returns with New Contenders in Katmai National Park

Katmai National Park's annual Fat Bear Week kicks off with a record 16 bears competing to be crowned the fattest. This year's tournament highlights a generational shift in the bear population, featuring new contenders like Bear 89 and 151 Walker.

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