Battle of the Bruins: Round 3

The Competition gets serious: Chunk vs The Wide Body

Chunk; Bear #32

Bear #32 was first identified at Brooks Falls in 2007, when he appeared as a “chunky” 2-1/2 yo bear. Thus, his nickname. Even when Chunk is at his leanest, he is carrying a vast supply of fat reserves. His size allows him to command the prime salmon spots, and he has the scars to show that he isn’t afraid to mix it up to take over those fishing holes. But Chunk is a complicated bruin, and he is also known to patiently wait “his turn” to fish, and is often seen playing with other bears. Both are rare activities for dominant brown bears.

Wide Body: The Bear known as 747

2020 Champ, 747, takes on Chunk in this round’s battle of the titans. Today’s winner might very well go on to the title.

Image credits and biography info go to Katmai National Park

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