Ursa defeats her rival who killed her cub in the United States

Grazer’s victory came after a tragic confrontation with Chunk. In July, two of her cubs fell over a waterfall in Katmai National Park. The male, described as the most dominant bear in Brooks River, attacked the cubs; One of them died from his injuries, according to USA Today.

Even after the loss, Grazer continued to prepare for the winter. The bear, which was raising its third litter, proved resilient. Thanks to her defensive and brave stance, she continued to feed and protect the surviving cub, which is now in good condition to face hibernation.

Fat Bear’s week got off to a rocky start. The start of voting was delayed after another bear died and was broadcast live. This fact shocked viewers, but it also highlighted the wild nature of bears, as the BBC noted.

Grazer maintains respect at the top of the Bear hierarchy. At 20 years old, she is considered one of the strongest bears in the park. Other bears tend to avoid them, knowing their reputation as a fierce defender, making them second only to larger males in the hierarchy.

The competition celebrates the survival and adaptation of bears. Fat Bear Week began in 2014, and each year celebrates the “success and fatness” of brown bears before they hibernate. Grazer won for the first time in 2023 and repeated the feat in 2024, showing that even after painful losses, the wilderness is a test of endurance, as USA Today reported.

Grazer will be able to continue his lineage. Event breeder Mike Fitz believes this year’s champion could sir more puppies in the coming years. He praised her ability to adapt and survive, and believes her story will continue to inspire wildlife lovers around the world.