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The fat bears are Alaskan, but the fans are from all over

By Ava White
Published September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM PDT

Fat Bear Week in Alaska has amassed a huge following. Last year, over a million people across 100 countries voted for their favorite Fat Bear, according to the National Park Service.

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