Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever

Fat Bear Week is back with an expanded single-elimination tournament featuring 16 grizzly bears competing for the top spot, up from last year's 12. This year's event is particularly significant as officials note an unusually high number of cubs in Katmai National Park, suggesting a robust bear population. The competition not only highlights the bears' impressive feasting on salmon but also serves as an indicator of the park's overall ecological health and the success of conservation efforts.