As the highly anticipated Fat Bear Week approaches, wildlife enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement, eagerly anticipating the annual spectacle of massive brown bears feasting on salmon at Brooks Falls in Alaska. The unbridled drama of these majestic creatures, as they fight for a spot at the water's edge to catch their prized fish, has captivated audiences worldwide. This summer's livestream from Katmai National Park has proven to be a ratings sensation, drawing in an astonishing 7.3 million views between June 22 and August 4 - a 70% increase from the same period last year and more than double the views from 2024. As the bears prepare to battle it out for the title of "fattest bear," fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see which of these incredible animals will reign supreme.
Ahead of Fat Bear Week, avid fans are glued to the spectacle of brown bears devouring salmon at Brooks Falls in AlaskaOne of this summer’s biggest onscreen hits has had big beasts, great escapes and choppy waters, but it’s not Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey – it’s a livestream of Alaskan brown bears catching salmon.The Brooks Falls bearcam at Katmai national park in the US was watched 7.3m times between 22 June and 4 August – up 70% from the same period last year and more than double the views it attracted in 2024. Continue reading...
