#5: 747
In my number five spot is the big, beautiful bear known as 747. He was crowned the winner of last year’s Fat Bear Week contest, and you can see why. In September 2020, scientists estimated he weighed more than 1,400 pounds (636 kilograms). This year, the NPS said he’s at least that big, if not bigger.
What makes 747 an ur fat bear is that his fatness makes him the leader of his brown bear pack. “Although dominant bears can maintain their rank in the hierarchy through aggression, 747 typically keeps his status by sheer size alone,” according to explore.org. That’s true fat king behavior.
On the other hand, 747 already had his time in the spotlight. Repeating as king of Fat Bear Week would be impressive, so he’s in my top five. But my number one bear, he is not.
