Ursus rotundus: contenders compete in Alaska's Fat Bear Week

Public to vote in contest organized by Katmai national park to see which bear looks to have put on most pre-hibernation weightFat Bear Week, the annual competition to see which Alaskan bears can pack on the most pounds before hibernation season, begins this week, with a combination of fan favorites and newcomers vying for the title of the state's most rotund bear.The contest, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, will see 12 bears in the Katmai national park in Alaska face off against each other, in an online vote. Continue reading...