• Environment
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 10 月 3 日

Excitement and Tragedy Mark the Start of Fat Bear Week 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp in Alaska, the anticipation for Fat Bear Week 2024 has reached a fever pitch. This annual contest, which celebrates the impressive size and health of the grizzly bears in Katmai National Park, opened its voting on Tuesday night, but not without a somber backdrop. Just days before the festivities began, a tragic bear-on-bear attack claimed the life of a beloved contestant, Bear 402, stirring both excitement and sorrow among fans and wildlife e...

• Animal Welfare
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 10 月 3 日

Fat Bear Week Kicks Off Amid Controversy Following Bear Attack

As the excitement builds for the 2024 Fat Bear Week, the annual celebration of the largest and healthiest brown bears in Katmai National Park, this year’s launch has been marked by an unexpected and tragic event. The contest, which has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts around the globe, was initially set to reveal its contenders during a lively online event. However, the atmosphere quickly shifted when a deadly encounter between two bears unfolded, leading to a bear-on-bear attack ...