Fat Bear Week

What do brown bears like Beadnose do each autumn to prepare for their winter sleep?

• They migrate to warmer regions.

• They gain hundreds of pounds.

• They build shelters out of wood.

• They hibernate early.

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Where does a brown bear named Walker wait for sockeye salmon in July?

• In the Brooks Falls in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.

• In the Denali National Park and Preserve.

• In the Yellowstone National Park.

• In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Approximately how many other bears join Walker in waiting for sockeye salmon at Brooks Falls?

• About 5 other bears.

• About 10 other bears.

• About 15 other bears.

• About 20 other bears.

What is the name given to the area in Brooks River where a bear named 747 stands?

• The whirlpool.

• The jacuzzi.

• The rapid stream.

• The salmon run.

What does the bear named 747 do in the jacuzzi?

• He hibernates.

• He catches fish.

• He plays with other bears.

• He swims against the current.

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During what seasons are the bears at Brooks Falls being watched and cheered by people as if they were in a pie-eating contest?

• Spring and Summer

• Summer and Fall

• Fall and Winter

• Winter and Spring

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What is the purpose of the Fat Bear Week event?

• To celebrate the bears' hibernation

• To cast ballots for the biggest bear

• To start the bears' feeding frenzy

• To monitor the bears' health

How long can brown bears sleep during winter when food is scarce?

• Up to three months

• Up to five months

• Up to seven months

• Up to nine months

When do adult male brown bears typically begin their feeding frenzy?

• In April

• In July

• In September

• In December

Approximately how much can adult male brown bears weigh after their feeding frenzy?

• Between 300 and 500 pounds

• Between 400 and 600 pounds

• Between 600 and 900 pounds

• Between 800 and 1,200 pounds

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