Oct 12, 2022 · On Tuesday, the internet crowned bear 747, a.k.a. “Bear Force One,” the winner of Fat Bear Week 2022. The estimated 1,400-pound giant is over 20 years old, according to Mashable’s Mark...

Jun 29, 2024 · This summer, 747 found the strength to overcome and displace 856 but not Chunk. Might 747 feel the effect of his age? He is more than 20 years old and remains a very dominant bear, although there are signs that a few younger bears may not perceive 747 to be as dominant as he once was.

747 is one of the largest, heaviest bears that use Brooks River. He has a medium-brown coat with reddish shoulders. Early in the summer, his fur regularly sheds out in a erratic pattern and he often has a noticeable shed patch on his forehead. During the fall months, his fur is dark brown.

Mar 9, 2025 · Bear 747 is a focal point of the wild ecosystem at Katmai National Park, primarily located at the Brooks River and Brooks Falls. He utilizes the unique geographic location and rich salmon resources to become one of the largest brown bears in the world. His presence and habits exemplify the natural beauty and complex ecosystem that Katmai ...

Feb 20, 2025 · 747 — the enormous bear featured in the video above — is an Alaskan brown bear who lives in Katmai National Park. Technically, all brown bears in Alaska are grizzly bears. However, those living near the coast like 747 tend to grow much larger than inland bears due to an abundance of salmon. To avoid confusion, inland bears are typically ...

Oct 7, 2020 · Bear 747 was first classified and given his number in 2004. Since that time, he has grown to be maybe the largest and heaviest bear on the Brooks River. Although 747 has been one of the largest bears on the river, this is his first Fat Bear Week Championship.

Oct 12, 2022 · For the second time in three years, the jumbo jet-sized 747 has been crowned champion of Fat Bear Week.

Oct 12, 2022 · Brown bear 747, tipping the scales at an estimated 1,400lbs (635kg), won 68,105 votes, beating Bear 901 with 56,876 votes. The result marks an end to Fat Bear Week 2022, which saw people from...

Oct 12, 2022 · The 2022 edition of Fat Bear Week was unlike any other, and even with a voting scandal that rocked southwest Alaska, 747 was crowned this year's champion of chonk – the bear's second title in...

Oct 12, 2022 · After a recount, a massive bear named "747," akin to the jumbo jetliner, was crowned the champion of Fat Bear Week on Tuesday. Fat bear 480 Otis with a fish, July 23, 2022. It marked 747's second win -- he was also voted the fattest bear of the land in 2020.