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Why Bear 910 has a number instead of a name
Bear 910 is one of Fat Bear Week 2026’s Final Fat Four, but she still has no conventional nickname. Here’s…
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Jackie’s memorial weekend adds birdwatching and forest restoration
Jackie’s October 3–4 memorial weekend adds birdwatching, native seed collection and trail education. Here’s what’s confirmed for Big Bear.
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Fat Bear Week 2026 adds voting time after opening-day overload
Fat Bear Week 2026 extended its opening matchups after record turnout overloaded the polls. Here’s what changed and how to…
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Could a wild bear’s broken jaw be repaired? Why Chunk’s case is different
Readers following Chunk’s story after Fat Bear Week 2026 expanded to 16 entries have asked a fair question: if a…
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Fat Bear Week 2026 expands to 16 entries after a record cub year
Fat Bear Week 2026 has expanded to 16 entries, including five family groups, after an extraordinary cub season at Brooks…
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Elephants kill suspected poacher as Kruger search uncovers buffalo remains
A suspected poacher was killed by elephants in Kruger National Park after an alleged illegal incursion. Rangers also found buffalo…
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Why Fat Bear Week feels like a holiday for wildlife fans
Fat Bear Week’s jokes and familiar faces lead to a bigger story about salmon, winter reserves and what it means…
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Jackie’s memorial events in Big Bear explained
A carving unveiling, a separate commemoration and a wildlife education day call for different plans. Here’s how Jackie’s upcoming Big…
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Kaydee keeps returning to Shadow’s side at Big Bear
Three mornings on the same perch brought different departures for Kaydee and Shadow. The official Big Bear observations document recurring…
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