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#3: 32 Chunk

Photo: National Park Service/Explore.org
Photo: National Park Service/Explore.org

Chunk had a real glow-up. Back in the summer, his rich brown coat came in patchy, giving him a mangy look and showing his scars, including a large one across his muzzle. (There’s that danger I was looking for). Now, he looks healthy, robust, and freaking giant. What a success story. He’s living up to his nickname.

32 Chunk is somewhat known for his big, round bear butt, which give him an obvious leg—or butt—up. He was also runner-up to 747 in last year’s Fat Bear Week, so it would be nice to see him finally get some time in the spotlight. But frankly, he’s not my top bear. Sorry, Chunk. The glow-up is great, but it’s just not enough to top Earther’s definitive Fat Bear Week rankings.