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Ready for ‘Fat Bear Week?’ Park ranger Felicia Jimenez and wildlife biologist Dr. Michael Saxon join WIRED to talk to us about all things brown bear bulk, from how they fish for tens of thousands of calories a day to the evolutionary reasons behind their salmon snacking prowess. Director: Katherine Wzorek Editor: Richard Trammell Expert:…

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Ready for ‘Fat Bear Week?’ Park ranger Felicia Jimenez and wildlife biologist Dr. Michael Saxon join WIRED to talk to us about all things brown bear bulk, from how they fish for tens of thousands of calories a day to the evolutionary reasons behind their salmon snacking prowess.

Director: Katherine Wzorek
Editor: Richard Trammell
Expert: Felicia Jimenez; Dr. Michael Saxton
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton
Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

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67 Comments

  1. Noble George

    October 4, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    gehehe bears eheh

  2. Eboni

    October 4, 2023 at 12:02 pm

    I love these guys. So cool. Fat boys.

  3. PhilosopherKing

    October 4, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    I like bears, too, but how is this relevant to Wired?

    • Duckmasterflex

      October 4, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      Bear technology duh

    • ZivZulander

      October 4, 2023 at 12:15 pm

      It’s not. Every mainstream media outlet is turning into the same kind of random collection of content because they overbuilt and overhired during the era of easy money. Now they are having to resort to layoffs, cutbacks, and content diversification to also make up for declining ad revenue (whole mess of issues with that). Seeing the same thing with Business Insider (which is now just “Insider”) and Fortune.

    • PhilosopherKing

      October 4, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      @Duckmasterflex lol

    • PhilosopherKing

      October 4, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      @ZivZulander I agree, and it’s really unfortunate to say the least.

  4. cherry blossoms

    October 4, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    I love bears. Seeing skinny bears or after they’ve lost their fat feels weird. I didn’t know such a competition existed.

  5. BSnufkin

    October 4, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    If there was a way to medically induce this type of hibernation in people! Imagine losing 1/3 of your body weight over 5 month period. You can still be somewhat active during the day but you don’t feel hunger and you don’t need to drink. Chores done and forget the diet because you’re not hungry!

  6. Gerard

    October 4, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    Same

  7. Jo Po

    October 4, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    It’s amazing they can catch something as quick as a salmon.
    I guess even bears get fat eating fast food.

    • M. Karim

      October 4, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      😂

    • NorielGames

      October 5, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      That was a good one!

  8. Ozzie

    October 4, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    just a diet of broccoli and salmon.

    • ds xa

      October 5, 2023 at 10:09 am

      Mullet grows strong!

    • GodlessPhilosopher

      October 7, 2023 at 11:30 pm

      Just like a bodybuilder (+chicken of course). Fat Bear Week and Mr. Olympia are my favorite competitions of the year.

  9. foxeneisen

    October 4, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    bear

  10. Alisa Smith

    October 4, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    gehehe bears eheh

  11. Levishka Tishka

    October 4, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    Yall dont know about the kodiak bear

    • Suchnothing

      October 9, 2023 at 8:24 am

      Imagine how fat they get in the fall 😮

  12. ・your non favorite person 👍・

    October 4, 2023 at 1:09 pm

    I like bears, too, but how is this relevant to Wired?

  13. Janet F

    October 4, 2023 at 1:53 pm

    128 Grazer gets my vote👍

  14. Van San Francisco

    October 4, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    The big bear

  15. UkroNazis_Started_The_War_Nov.2013_before_Ru_Came

    October 4, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    The big bear

  16. The Fear

    October 4, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    how is the sockeye salmon 2000 – 5000 calories? am I missing something here, how is that more calories than a popeyes meal?

    • Mike

      October 4, 2023 at 11:01 pm

      Each fish is probably at least few pounds each. Let’s say each fish has 2.2 lbs of “meat” after subtracting the weight of bones and stuff like that. Converting to grams, 2.2 lbs is 1 kg which is 1000g. I don’t know actual values but maybe 800g of the meat is protein and 200g are fat. Protein is 4 calories per gram and fat is 9 calories per gram. That gives you 800g x 4 calories/gram + 200g x 9 cal/gram = 5000 calories.

    • The Fear

      October 5, 2023 at 12:12 am

      @Mike Genuinely the smartest YouTube comment reply, respect

    • Breezy

      October 5, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      Mind blown😅

    • Ryan Watterson

      October 6, 2023 at 5:14 am

      The eggs they carry are extremely high in energy

    • The Fear

      October 6, 2023 at 6:17 pm

      @Ryan Watterson makes sense, im used to humans cutting out so much of the fish

    • Suchnothing

      October 9, 2023 at 8:22 am

      ​@The FearI think we also don’t eat the whole fish ourselves. One sockeye salmon can feed a small family (with sides like rice and veggies). They’re big fish!

    • Sgt.Briskee

      October 13, 2023 at 2:00 am

      @Mikehold on right there. You can not directly convert the weight of the fish directly to grams of protein because a lot that weight is actually water and other micro and macro nutrients. 1000 grams of fish does not directly translate to 100% protein and fat.

  17. Paddy

    October 4, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    I feel seen.

  18. rika

    October 4, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    It’s not fat, they are just big boned! 😤

    • loveforeignaccents

      October 4, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      Pleasingly plump 😋😋

  19. loveforeignaccents

    October 4, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    I don’t know why they can’t be like most other animals, instead of laying low all winter.

    • Suchnothing

      October 9, 2023 at 8:20 am

      There isn’t enough to eat during the winter. Most animals actually hibernate or migrate away for the winter months. Only a small handful of specialists remain fully active year round in cold northern regions.

  20. Heather SZ

    October 5, 2023 at 10:35 am

    Go fat bears go!

  21. Dexy83🌊

    October 5, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    I absolutely love this so very much! ❤🐻

  22. Justin

    October 5, 2023 at 9:34 pm

    why do they have bald spots?

    • sora, grazer stan 👑

      October 9, 2023 at 8:34 pm

      they were shedding their winter fur when any bald spot photos were taken. 747 in particular has the worlds most unfortunate shed pattern, every spring/early summer hes covered in patchy bald spots

  23. Don Corleone

    October 6, 2023 at 10:18 am

    Dude these bears are pro fishermen 😂

  24. Larry F. Pastor

    October 6, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    “Number 32 Chunk”, what a great name 😎🤙🏽😂

    • Penguin Lord Sauron

      October 12, 2023 at 4:06 am

      21 Savage 🤝 32 Chunk

  25. dead01

    October 6, 2023 at 10:12 pm

    They sum thicc bears

  26. colorado841

    October 7, 2023 at 1:40 am

    Can we have fat human week?

    • Tobias Edwards

      October 7, 2023 at 6:48 pm

      I’m definitely winning that.

    • Suchnothing

      October 9, 2023 at 8:23 am

      I’m not obese, I’m prepared for a long winter of hibernation 😏

  27. KANEDA KEN

    October 7, 2023 at 2:21 am

    I love how the Park Ranger talks about the bears. Like they are her kids😂

  28. mark zubeger

    October 7, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    lets goo fat bear

  29. AutumnMoonBloodWolf

    October 7, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    They call him 747 cause he’s the size of a Boeing jetliner lol

    • Melanie Van de Walle

      October 9, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      he actually got his number WAY before he was that big, he is over 20. It was self-fulfilling, lol

  30. xexzersy

    October 7, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    massive bulk

  31. Fade Music

    October 8, 2023 at 11:18 am

    can I…. can I eat the leftover salmon?

  32. XPNDBLhero

    October 8, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Chunk is my vote…. 😂

  33. Steven Motschwiller

    October 8, 2023 at 10:08 pm

    The wildlife biologist and Park ranger are so freaking cool

  34. Somnus Waltz

    October 8, 2023 at 10:45 pm

    The fatter they are, the more adorable they look 🐻 ❤❤❤

  35. Chetawan Ung-adjmagool

    October 9, 2023 at 1:28 am

    Bear 747 also has a nickname: Bear Force One.

    • Suchnothing

      October 9, 2023 at 8:21 am

      That bear is an absolute unit

    • Wasidana Tsali

      October 11, 2023 at 10:44 am

      Aka the Bearoplane

  36. roximama

    October 9, 2023 at 4:41 am

    Vote for Grazer! She has earned it this year.

  37. 32 Chunk-FBW champion

    October 9, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Let’s go 32 Chunk!❤❤

  38. Psycho4agY

    October 9, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Let’s go 32 Chunk!❤❤

  39. Dead Eyes

    October 10, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    Where is this place located?

    • Cara

      October 12, 2023 at 5:04 pm

      Alaska

  40. jameson stalanthas yu

    October 11, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    I was surprised to find out that all the tracking and monitoring of these fat bears this week was contingent on Congress passing a budget. Crisis averted!

  41. Jim Klees

    October 11, 2023 at 11:12 pm

    In my prime I can only eat a half of one. 🐻🎣🎣🥳

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