The annual online competition allows viewers to follow 12 bears in the Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams and cast ballots.

Chunk, a 1,200-pound behemoth with a broken jaw, swept the competition Tuesday in the popular Fat Bear Week contest — his first win after finishing in second place three previous years ...

The creator of the viral bear bracket competition on this year’s 1,200-pound winner, Chunk, how bears are interacting differently this season and why salmon are the gift that keep on giving.

Patty Salkeld traveled 2,000 miles to Alaska's remote national park to see the brown bears she's been voting for in the annual competition.

A 1,400-pound brown bear? Here's a look at the fall feeding habits — and giant proportions — of Katmai brown bears ...

Next time you’re in Alaska, make it your goal to catch sight of a bear – from a safe distance, of course. Coastal Tours Sitka runs wildlife excursions by boat and, if you're lucky, you might cruise ...

Polar bears cranberry and Kova have long been favorites at the Alaska Zoo. Best buddies, they share an enclosure filled with toys and treats and *** large pool where Kova in particular likes to take ...