We are getting to the end of September and that means it is time to start voting for those bears up at Katmai National Park. The event is known as Fat Bear Week and I look forward to it each year. Today I logged into the site and could vote for 2 different contests. At the bottom of the page it shows how many more contests there are through the week.
In years past there has been a food scarcity issue. This year the salmon run has been plentiful with fish to go around for all the bears. That means they are a little chubbier than usual. That makes the carnivores more photogenic and less scary. Who doesn't like a round bear?
The one thing I like about Fat Bear Week is that millions of people love to join in the voting. They seem seriously interested in Alaska's Grizzly population and root for their survival. Without the Internet, this type of contest wouldn't be possible.
Now they keep people from stuffing the ballot box by allowing only one vote per e-mail address. Do be fair and only vote once per contest. I have multiple e-mail addresses (personal, work, and a few others) but only vote once. It's not like the bears get anything more than recognition. Join in the fun and show your support for those fluffy animals to the north.
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