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karakurt @karakurtIt’s been a season full of chaos and uncertainty, but Fat Bear Week is finally here. Twelve ginormous bears have been chosen to figuratively battle it out for the crown on Fat Bear Tuesday.08:11 PM - Oct 02, 2023
2/7 Is that a hippo in the water? No, it’s 435 “Holly,” one of the oldest bears at Brooks, and most beloved. The 2019 Fat Bear Week champ has captured hearts for years for being a “supermom,” https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/435_Holly
435 Holly | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Female Year First Identified: 2001 as a young adult or older subadult (2010 book) / 2001 as a young adult (2014 book) Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: Unknown Known Litters of Cubs: 5 as of 2020 season Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 2016 and 2017 darting attempt by Ranger...
3/7 Described by fans as zany, 164 “Bucky Dent” has been known to “moonwalk” at the falls and is celebrated for his innovative fishing technique. He sits just below the falls underneath and next to some of the most dominant bears around. https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/164
164 | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Male (2022) Subadult Male (2019 - 2021) Year First Observed: 2019 as 2.5 Year-Old Subadult Year Last Observed: 2023 Known Offspring Of: Unknown (per Rachel Wannamaker, likely from Margot Creek) Genetics Study Samples Obtained: None Known Mckate's ID Tips: 164's most identifiable feat..
4/7 901 was a wild card entry in the 2022 race, sending jaws to the floor with her before and after photos. she was ample enough to take second to 747. https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/901#2023:_7.5_Year-Old_Adult_Female_w/3_Spring_Cubs,_1st_Kno...
901 | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Female Year First Identified: 2018 as an independent 2.5 year-old subadult, 2016 year of birth Year Last Observed: 2022 Offspring Of: There is speculation in the 2018 bear monitoring notes that 901 is the 2016 female offspring of 284 "Electra" , however there is no way to really co..
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151 Walker | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Male Year First Identified: 2009 as 2.5 year-old subadult; 2007 year of birth Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: 818 Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 151 Walker was successfully darted in 2016 by Ranger Michael Saxton for the genetics study. There were no attempts, successful or...
6/7 If Fitz could only use one word to describe 402, it’d be experience. “She is the mother of at least eight litters https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/402#2023:_Adult_Female_with_1_Yearling,_Female
402 | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Female Year First Identified: 2001 as 3.5 year-old subadult Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: 209 Beauty is 402's mother, 24 BB (aka Bald Butt) is 402's father Known Litters of Cubs: 8, including 2 litters of 4 spring cubs!!! Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 402 was successf..
7/7 284 has a face that launched a thousand nicknames. She’s been called: Fatters, Beauty, Dancing Bear and Crazy Bear. A ranger gave her the name “Electra” in 2014 and it stuck.https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/284_%22Electra%22?so=search#2023:_15.5_Year-Old_Adult_Female
284 "Electra" | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Female Year First Identified: 2011 as 3.5 year-old subadult Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: 284 is believed to be the 2008 offspring of 708 Amelia Known Litters of Cubs: 2 (2016 ~ 2 Spring Cubs, 901 is btb one of these & 2020 ~ 2 Spring Cubs, 383 and 384) Genetics Study Samples...
32 “Chunk” is so huge this year that he’s giving the giant Las Vegas Sphere a run for its money. Take one look at the hardcore scars across Chunk’s honkin’ dome, .https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/32_Chunk
032 Chunk | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Male Year First Identified: 2007 as a subadult male, has since reach adulthood Year Last Observed: 2023 Known Offspring Of: Not known at this time Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 32 Chunk was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton in October 2017 for the genetics study. In 2012...
Fresh off his Fat Bear Junior win, 806 Jr. is hands-down the cutest competitor in the bracket. He spent the summer getting his footing near Brooks Falls, risking the wrath of other bears exponentially bigger than his baby figure. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxy_b8XM4-L/
428 “Svetlana,” also known as “Studious,” is a new kid on the block. She’s a recently emancipated subadult — that means they’re independent from their moms, but not sexually mature yet https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/428
428 | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Subadult Female (aka "Svetlana"/"Studious") Year First Observed: 2023 as 3.5 Year-Old Subadult Year of Birth: 2020 Year Last Observed: 2023 Known Offspring Of: 128 Grazer (Speculated) Known Litters of Cubs: None as of 2023 Season Genetics Study Samples Obtained: None 428 &quo..
A mother, fan favorite and front-runner for the 2023 title, 128 “Grazer” is a leggy blonde — and those legs are ham hocks. Fitz calls her an archetypal mother bear and an expert fisher. “She outfishes any other bears,” https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/128_Grazer
128 Grazer | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Female Year First Identified: 1st classified as a 4.5 year-old subadult in 2009 and as an adult female in 2010; Year of Birth: 2005 Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: 128 Grazer is believed to be the offspring of 408 Crooked Claw Known Litters of Cubs: 2, three spring cubs in 2016...
Last year’s winner is back on the ballot for 2023, and the two-time champion is worthy of the title once again. 747 “Colbert” arrived at Brooks this summer massive, then proceeded to get about as fat as you can fathom. https://katmai-bearcams.fandom.com/wiki/747
747 | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Male ~ 2020 and 2022 FAT BEAR WEEK CHAMPION Year First Identified: 2004 as subadult Last Year Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: Unknown at this time Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 747 was successfully sampled in 2005 and 2006 with both hair and tissue samples obtained by former wildlife...
480 Otis | Katmai Bearcams Wiki | Fandom
Adult Male ~ Master of Patience and Efficiency Year First Identified: 2001 as an older subadult or young adult Year Last Observed: 2023 Offspring Of: Not known Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 480 Otis was successfully darted in 2006 by former wildlife biologist Tamara Olson. On October 5...
A legend synonymous with Fat Bear Week, 480 “Otis” is back for the 2023 competition — and shockingly big, all things considered. Otis is roughly 27 years old, making him one of the oldest bears in Katmai.
Otis Eats 42 Salmon | Memorable Moments in Bear Cam History - YouTube
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