NPS Photo / R. Taylor Katmai's Brown Bears: An Iconic SpeciesBrown bears are one of the most recognizable and charismatic species of Katmai National Park & Preserve. Bears are able to thrive in Katmai as part of an interconnected ecosystem which includes salmon, a keystone species that are vitally important to a bear's diet. Check out the webpages below to vote in the annual Fat Bear Week competition, watch webcams of bears, explore educational resources as a teacher, or simply learn more about these magnificent creatures.
Bear Webcams
See the bears of Katmai live through explore.org webcams. 
Fat Bear Week 2025: VOTE HERE!
Vote for your favorite fat bears on explore.org! 
Fat Bear Week Hall of Fame
Meet the champions of Fat Bear Weeks past. 
Coastal Brown Bears
Katmai's spectacular coastline is home to many brown bears. 
Brooks River Bears
Brooks River is a natural feature that provides excellent fishing for Katmai's brown bears. 
Fat Bear Week in the Classroom
Bring youth along for the ride and use Fat Bear Week as an educational springboard. 
An Intact Ecosystem
Katmai's brown bears are just one part of its rich ecosystem filled with many other fascinating species. Learn More about Katmai's Bears |
Last updated: September 15, 2025