32 Chunk July 2021 NPS photo
Adult Male
Year First Identified: 2007 as a Chunky-Looking 2.5 year-old Subadult Male
Year Last Observed: 2024
Known Offspring Of: Not known at this time
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 32 Chunk was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton in October 2017 for the genetics study.
Identification:[]
2012:[]
In 2012, 32 Chunk was identified as a young, medium sized male. His coat was medium brown and had darker spots around his neck and shoulders. A scar above his right eye, as well as his large hindquarters were distinctive features at that time.
2014 & 2015:[]
In 2014 and 2015, 32 Chunk was described as a young, medium-large male. In early summer, his coat was medium --brown, and he would shed the fur on his shoulders first. 32 often had numerous small scars and wounds around his neck and face. In the fall, his coat was uniform medium to dark brown. In all seasons, he appeared to carry more weight in his hind quarters than in front which gave 32 a distinctive silhouette. He lacked a prominent shoulder hump.
2016:[]
In 2016, 32 Chunk was described as a large adult male. In early summer, his coat is medium-brown and he sheds the fur on his shoulders first. He has numerous small scars and wounds around his neck and face. His ears are distinctly pointed, and he has a prominent brow. In the fall, his coat is a uniform medium to dark brown. In all seasons, he appears to carry more weight in his hind quarters than in front which gives 32 a distinctive silhouette. He lacks a prominent shoulder hump.
Meet Bear 32 Chunk Video: []
Resident Naturalist with Explore, Mike Fitz created this Meet Bear 32 Chunk video
Can a brown bear be dominant, patient, and even playful at the same time? For at least one adult male at Brooks River, the answer is yes.
Chunk is a large adult male with narrowly-set eyes and a prominent brow ridge. Even at his leanest, Chunk carries substantial fat reserves, especially on his hind quarters. He tends to shed much of the fur around his shoulders and neck. This gives him a two-toned appearance and exposes numerous scars and wounds.:
Meet Bear 32 Chunk - Bears of Brooks Falls by Explore's Resident Naturalist Mike Fitz
2023 Fat Bear Week Information:[]
Chunk is a large adult male with narrowly-set eyes, a prominent brow ridge, and a distinctive scar across his muzzle. Even at his leanest, Chunk carries substantial fat reserves, especially on his hind quarters. In early summer he tends to shed much of the fur around his shoulders and neck. This gives him a two-toned appearance and exposes numerous scars and wounds. By late summer, his newly grown fur is dark brown.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
2012:[]
In 2012, 32 Chunk remained subordinate to most other bears, and was often begging or scavenging fish scraps. When fishing, he would often stand up to get a better view. He had been observed fishing the falls and the lower river. 32 was one of the few bears in the Brooks Camp area during June 2012, so he was an early season bear even back then.
2014 - 2017:[]
In 2014, it was noted that 32 Chunk had become increasingly dominant along the river, behavior that continued into 2017. In 2014 and 2015, he was subordinate to only the largest adult males at Brooks Falls (ex: 856, 747, 814 Lurch). 32 was still observed sometimes attempting to steal fish from other bears. From 2014 through 2017, 32 continued to fish the falls and the lower river. At Brooks Falls, he usually fished the far pool, but would sometimes fish the jacuzzi when other more dominant bears are not present. When fishing, he still often stood up to get a better view. 32 Chunk continued to be an early season arriver, sometimes seen in the Brooks River area in May and June. The 2015 Bears of Brooks River Book says to look for 32 to become increasingly dominant as he grows over the next few years.
2021:[]
In 2021, #32 continued to be one of the most dominant bears on the river. Despite this, it is not uncommon to also see him patiently wait to scavenge leftovers. He returned in July with a large gash across his muzzle. While we do not know how he got this scar, many large males often accrue scars as a result of vying for mating opportunities.
Life History:[]
2007:
32 Chunk was first identified as a chunky-looking 2.5 year-old subadult in 2007, but has since reached adulthood.
32 Chunk's Identification & Biography information from the 2023 Fat Bear Week Website Meet The Bears Link
July 2007:[]
2007.07.01: Ranger Jeanne's 07/01/2007 photo of 32 Chunk on her flickr page.
2008:[]
July 2008:[]
2008.07.25. Jim Chagares photographed 32 Chunk on 7/25/2008, photo # 94. Mike Fitz confirmed the identification from photos on a now inactive Flickr site . They can now be seen on Jim Chagare's website photo #94. Note: the first print (0622) in the upper left is photo #1 of 661. Photo # 94 is print # 3878.
2009:[]
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2010:[]
July 2010:[]
2011:[]
September 2011:[]
2012:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2012 Brown Bears of Brooks Camp iBook:
June 2012:[]
32 Chunk was one of the few bears observed in the Brooks Camp area in June 2012, and appeared to be courting 130 Tundra.
July 2012:[]
2012.07.04: 32 Chunk can be seen in this video by endoplasmic1357. 32 is the bear that washes down river in the far pool current and then climbs to the top of the falls where he narrowly escapes washing over Brooks Falls :
Alaska 20120704 10 Bear A scares off bear B video by endoplasmic1357
2013:[]
June 2013:[]
32 Chunk was one of the few bears observed in the Brooks Camp area in June 2013, and appeared to be courting 130 Tundra and other females in the area at that time.
2013.06.30: Lucas Payne Photography captured a photo of 32 Chunk sitting on a rock at Brooks Falls on 6/30/2013.
September 2013:[]
2013.09.22: KNP posted a video of 32 Chunk walking through camp on 9/22/2013.
2013.09.28: MsDebbiB captured 2 videos of 89 Backpack and 32 Chunk playing on the lower river on 9/28/2013, video #1 and video #2.
Bear's play fighting in the river at Katmai National Park Sept 28, 2013, video by MsDebbiB
The Playing Bear's Move to Land and Continue to Play Sept 28, 2013, video by MsDebbiB
Fall 2013:[]
Expeditions Alaska's video of 32 Chunk (in the dark trunks, Greg) play fighting with 89 Backpack (in the light trunks, Little Otis) in Fall of 2013. A shorter version of the interaction can be seen here .:
32 Chunk play fighting with 89 Backpack in Fall of 2013 video by Expeditions Alaska
2014:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2014 Bears of Brooks River book on page 13:
July 2014:[]
September 2014:[]
2014.09.07: About 9am Alaska time, 9/7/2014, 89 Backpack (the lighter bear) wrestles with his best buddy 32 Chunk, video by JoeBear.
Backpack and Chunk in Wrestlemania, 09 07 2014, video by JoeBear
2014.09.11: Wrestlemania 2-The Rematch, 89 Backpack and 32 Chunk wrestle in the Brooks River, 9/11/2014 video by JoeBear
Wrestlemania 2 - The Rematch 09 11 2014, video by JoeBear
2014.09.12: Bears 32 Chunk (darker brown) and 89 Backpack (grizzled brown) spar in an extended play fight. This play fight last for nearly 20 minutes. Young, well fed bears that are tolerant of one another will often play flight. This play mimics the motions of real fighting between bears. These young males are ascending the bear hierarchy each summer. It is quite possible that they will be fighting for real over fish or females in the next few years. KNP&P video :
32 Chunk and 89 Backpack play fight 09 12 2014 video by KNP&P
Cam viewer and KNP volunteer Stacey commented on KNP's video of 32 Chunk and 89 Backpack playing on 3/14/2021.
"Happy 32 Chunk Day!
When I started watching the cams, in 2013, the first bear I fell in love with was 89 Backpack.
And, at the time, 89's BFF was 32 Chunk!
The two bears were similar in age and size -- and (although it's hard to believe now) they were very similar in temperament.
The first few years I watched, it seemed that 89 and 32 were ALWAYS playfighting. ALWAYS! It was like they never ate -- they just wanted to playfight. And unlike 503 Cubadult, they weren't playing with everyone -- in my mind, they only playfought with each other.
We'd frequently see them playfighting on the BF cam.
But I remember vividly the first time I saw this video, which someone (maybe Mike Fitz or Ranger Jeanne?) recorded from the LR platform.
The first time I watched it, I kept hitting the audio button -- because it seemed like someone had hit "mute." I couldn't believe that 2,000 pounds of bear could interact with each other so completely silently.
And now, whenever I see bears playfighting, I think of how silent those playfights are.
Over the years, 89 Backpack and 32 Chunk have grown into quite different bears. 89 Backpack is a lover, not a fighter; while 32 Chunk has dreams (at least sometimes) of wearing the crown. I'm so glad I met 32 Chunk in his "early" days, when he was palling around w/89."
9/12/2014 video by JoeBear and comment by him, "Backpack and Chunk wrestling in a video taken by Katmai National Park Rangers. Thanks to Katmai YouTube for the video editing suggestion!" This video was produced by JoeBear and has sound effects and music.
Backpack and Chunk Wrestlemania - JoeBear Production, 9 12 2014
2014.09.24: Mike Fitz recorded 32 Chunk snorkeling on the lower river on 9/24/2014. Mike posted this comment about the video: "To make a living, bears have to forage efficiently. If one fishing strategy isn’t productive enough, then bears will turn to another. Faced with an abundance of dead and dying salmon over a widespread area, snorkeling provides Brooks River’s bears with an effective means to find food."
Snorkeling Bear Finds a Meal 2014 09 24, video by Mike Fitz
October 2014:[]
2014.10.03: 89 Backpack is trying to fish but 32 Chunk wants to play, video by JoeBear, 10/2/2014.
Backpack and Chunk Battle at the Falls, 10 03 2014, video by JoeBear
2015:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2015 Bears of Brooks River book on page 50:
July 2015:[]
2015.07.10: Mike Fitz 07/10/2015 photo of 32 Chunk.
2015.07.11: Mike Fitz 07/11/2015 photo of 32 Chunk.
2015.07.12: Nancy Clark captured 7/12/2015 video of 480 Otis (left) 32 Chunk (near) and 814 Lurch (far) on 7/12/2015.
Bandicam 2015 07 12 09 28 29 922, video by Nancy Clark-0
2015.07.13: Mike Fitz 07/13/2015 photo of 32 Chunk.
2015.07.20: Mike Fitz 07/20/2015 photo of 32 Chunk.
2015.07.21: 12gizmo16 captured video of 480 Otis charging 32 Chunk on 7/21 2015. 410 can be seen in the foreground at 1:01.
480 Otis & 32 Chunk ~ 7.21.15 Brooks Falls, KNPP, AK, video by 12gizmo16
September 2015:[]
2015.09.22: Mike Fitz 09/22/2015 photo of 32 Chunk.
2016:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2016 Bears of Brooks River book on page 59:
2016 Season: []
Martina created this video of 32 Chunk during the 2016 season.:
Bears of Brooks River 2016 Season 32 Chunk by Martina
May 2016:[]
2016.05.04: 1st bear observed at Brooks Camp for the 2016 season was 32 Chunk. 09:01 KNP&P Facebook post with photo . KNP&P tweet . Photo by Ranger Chad Billock. Ranger Jeanne confirms the ID of 32 Chunk in her 05/12/2016 15:11 comment . A cam viewer asks: "Do you think he looks extremely heavy for just having come out from denning?." Ranger Jeanne replies: "He's pretty fat still but it just speaks to how fat he was last fall." in her 05/12/2016 15:19 comment .:
June 2016:[]
July 2016:[]
2016.07.03: 32 Chunk is fishing in the jacuzzi when 747 comes charging in (1:01) to let him know that the J is his fishing spot, video by Brenda D 7/3/2016. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.03.2016 - 32 Chunk and 747 have words, video by Brenda D
Mickey Williams 7/3/2016 video of 32 Chunk being pursued by 747.
In a 2nd 7/3/2016 Mickey Williams video, 747 challenges 32 Chunk.
2016.07.07: 32 Chunk and 89 Backpack video from approximately 16:39 AKDT video by Mickey Williams.:
4 39 pm 07.07.16 32 Chunk and 89 Backpack video by Mickey Williams-0
32 Chunk below the falls and 89 Backpack above the falls video by Ratna:
Backpack on the falls and Chunk below July 7, 2016 by Ratna-0
2016.07.11: 32 Chunk is observed cowboy walking and leaving his mark on the island on 7/11/2016, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.11.2016 - Name that Bear Scratching his back, video by Brenda D
2016.07.16 - 2016.07.21: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 32 Chunk napping on the far shore of the Brooks River below Brooks Falls (this may have been on July 20, 2016 around 13:30) (p 08/31/16 21:09).:
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
2016.07.18: A few tense moments between 480 Otis and 32 Chunk, video by 12gizmo16, 7/18/2016.
Bears 480 & 32 An Uneasy Peace ~ 7.18.16 Brooks Falls, Katmai NPP, AK , video by 12gizmo16
2016.07.20: 32 Chunk takes a very long nap on 7/20/2016, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.20.2016 - 32 Chunk Sleeping, video by Brenda D
Mickey Williams 7/20/2016 video of 32 Chunk napping.
2016.07.21: 32 and 801 in Come At Me Bro video by DTB: (note 801 was at the time believed to be 274 Overflow).
Come At Me Bro...July 21, 2016 32 Chunk & 801 (not 274 Overflow) by DTB
Brenda D captured video of 32 Chunk eating at the rock table on 7/21/2016. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.21.2016 - 32 Chunk using the table, video by Brenda D
2016.07.26: Otis gives a wide berth to 32 Chunk as he enters the falls from the fish ladder area. After 480 passes by, 32 Chunk marks the bushes near the shore at Brooks Falls, video by Brenda D, 7/26/2019. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.26.2016 - 480 Otis giving wide berth to 32 Chunk who has an itch! Video by Brenda D.
2016.07.27: 32 Chunk and 480 Otis have words video by Melissa Freels.:
480 Otis and 32 Chunk Have Words, July 27, 2016 by Melissa Freels
2016.07.28: 32 Chunk sleeps while 480 Otis fishes, 7/27/2020 video by Mickey Williams.
August 2016:[]
2016.08.07: GreenRiver shared this 8/7/2016 snapshot of 32 Chunk (near), 480 Otis (far) and an unknown bear (left). "32 Chunk looking young, slimmer, but still with a light bulb behind wearing red pajama bottoms."
_480_Otis_(far)_and_unknown_bear_(left)_August_7,_2016_snapshot_by_GreenRiver.jpg "32 Chunk (near) 480 Otis (far) and unknown bear (left) August 7, 2016 snapshot by GreenRiver.jpg (652 KB)")
2016.08.08: 32 Chunk needed a nap video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.18.2016 - 32 Chunk needed a nap... Right Now! video by Brenda D
2016.08.09: 32 Chunk gets too close to 128 Grazer's cubs video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk Gets Too Close to Grazer's Cubs, August 9, 2016 by Melissa Freels-0
2016.08.10: Mickey Williams’ Aug 10, 2016 video. 32 Chunk, 410 and possibly 801 are in the far pool. At 1:25, 32 tries to pirate 410’s catch. She drops the fish and 32 stands on his hind legs to try and locate it.
9 43am 32chunk stands after trying to steal 410's fish Katmai National Park and Explore, video by Mickey Williams
2016.08.17: 32 Chunk "Holly, is that you?" video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk "Holly, is that you?" August 17, 2016 by Melissa Freels
747 displaces 32 Chunk, 8/17/2016 video by Mickey Williams.
2016.08.18: 32 Chunk naps in the river video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk 32 Naps in River, August 18, 2016 by Melissa Freels
Cam viewer st mango captured 2 videos of 32 napping on 8/18/2016, video #1 and video #2.
32 Chunk 2016 08 18 , video by st mango
32 Chunk Sleeping 2016 08 18, video by st mango
2016.08.26: 32 Chunk video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk 32, August 26, 2016 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.26.2016 - 32 Chunk by Brenda D
2016.08.27: Bromance 32 Chunk and 879 video by Melissa Freels.:
Bromance 32 Chunk and 879 Doublewide? August 27, 2016 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk & 879 (?) greet and part friends video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.27.2016 - 32 Chunk and 879? Greet and Part Friends! by Brenda D
2016.08.28: 32 Chunk needs some space video by Melissa Freels. Chunk 32 needs a break from the 747 and newbie (474?) drama; retreats to the riffles in Walker's presence.:
Chunk 32 needs some space, August 28, 2016 by Melissa Freels
2016.08.31: 32 Chunk scares new guy, has words with 480 Otis video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk Scares New Guy, Has Words with 480 Otis, August 31, 2016 by Melissa Freels
Septembr 2016:[]
2016.09.01: 480 Otis tells 32 Chunk to leave video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.01.2016 - 480 Otis tells 32 Chunk to Leave by Brenda D
2016.09.02: 32 Chunk wants back in the office and steals fish from 480 Otis video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk Wants Back in Office, Steals Fish from Otis, September 2, 2016 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk and 480 Otis leave for the night video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.02.2016 - 480 Otis and 32 Chunk leave for the night by Brenda D
Bedtime + snack for 32 Chunk and 480 Otis video by Melissa Freels.:
Bedtime Snack for 32 Chunk, 480 Otis, September 2, 2016 by Melissa Freels
2016.09.22: 32 Chunk lower river video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk! RW Cam. September 22, 2016 by Melissa Freels-0
2016.09.04: 32 Chunk does not recognize 151 Walker and runs when he first sees him at the falls, video by Lyn Gulbransen, 9/4/2016.
32 Chunk cannot ID bears either ) 9 4 16, video by Lyn Gulbransen
2016.09.23: 32 Chunk video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.23.2016 - 32 Chunk by Brenda D
2017:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 63:
2017 Season & Prior: []
Deanna Dittloff created this 32 Chunk video :
32 Chunk 2017 Season & prior by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
GreenRiver created a 2017 video of 32 Chunk titled "32 Chunk- The Bear Who Would Be King (2017)." GreenRiver noted in chat that "There’s an error in here : the bear chasing the subadult is 747 not 32."
32 Chunk - The Bear Who Would Be King (2017), video by GreenRiver
2017.??.??: Xander-Sage-2 shared a 2017 snapshot of 32 Chunk. Terry shared a 2017 snapshot of 32 Chunk.
2017.07.??: This video by Frank Stone is believed to be from 2017. 755 Scare D Bear and 32 Chunk can be seen playing at Brooks Falls.
Katmai National Park Bears
755 Scare D Bear and 32 Chunk play, 2017 video by Frank Stone
July 2017: []
2017.07.??: Cheekyjoy shared six July 2017 photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 3/14/2021, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
Please request Cheekyjoy's permission prior to using their photographs!
2017.07.??: Amalio Garduno's July 2017 video of 32 Chunk by the riffles platform.
Bear -32 July 2017
Video by Amalia Garduno
2017.07.04: 32 Chunk returns to Brooks Falls video by Oh No I Didn't. The following information was included in the video description: "32 Chunk Returns to Brooks Falls and promptly clears out both 634-Popeye and 83-Wayne Brothers. It appears Chunk has a new, more aggressive attitude and is the new #3 (or maybe #2) in male dominance. Question is: Will he still run at the mere site of 747?:
32 Chunk Returns to Brooks Falls 07 04 17 (clearer version) by Oh No I Didn't
2017.07.05: 32 Chunk courting a female bear (402 maybe?) video by Melissa Freels:
Chunk Courting Female Bear, July 5, 2017 by Melissa Freels
2017.07.08: Park visitor Joe McKenna captured 2 photos of 32 Chunk on 7/8/2017, #1 and #2.
2017.07.09: 32 Chunk asserts his dominance over 480 Otis in this 7/9/2017 video by flyer 7474. 32 swats at and splashes 480. Mike Fitz wrote about this interaction on his Wandering At Large blog on 7/10/2017 titled "Hierarchy Shift."
480 and 32 Meet, 7 9 2019, video by flyer 7474
Brenda D captured similar video on 7/9/2017. 480 Otis is enjoying some salmon on the top of the falls when 32 Chunk decides to show he is dominant. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.09.2017 - 32 Chunk and 480 Otis Face-Off, video by Brenda D
Brooks Camp visitor and cam watcher Cheekyjoy shared five 7/9/2017 photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 3/14/2021, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. "Hello Bear lovers, I almost forgot it was 32 Chunk's day. Here are 5 pics of him taken on July 9, 2017 at Brooks Falls."
Please request Cheekyjoy's permission prior to using their photographs!
2017.07.11: 32 Chunk and the back scratch video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk & the Brooks Back Scratcher, July 2017 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk displaces 755 Scare D. Bear, 273 and 700 Marge video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk Displaces 755, 273 and 700 Marge(?), July 11, 2017 by Melissa Freels-0
2017.07.12: 32 Chunk and 480 Otis have words video by Melissa Freels.:
480 Otis and 32 Chunk Have Words, July 12, 2017 by Melissa Freels
2017.07.13: 32 Chunk intimidates 68 (not 856) video by Melissa Freels.: Note: 68 was misidentifed as 856 early in the 2017 season. Correction by Mazey, 2/12/2020.
32 Chunk intimidates 856, July 13, 2017 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk displaces 68 (not 856) from the office video by Brenda D.: Note: 68 was misidentified as 856 early in the 2017 season. Correction by Mazey, 2/12/2020. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.13.2017 - 32 Chunk displace 856 from the Office by Brenda D
Mango (st mango) also captured video of 32 Chunk displacing 68 from the far pool on 7/13/2017.
32 Displaces bear at the falls 2017 07 13, video by st mango
32 Chunk Effect video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA). 32 Chunk, the effect he had on the other bears at Brooks Falls on July 13 2017:
32 Chunk Effect Brooks Falls by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)
2017.07.14: In a July 24, 2017 video by Alisa Esala, 480 Otis can be seen and heard protesting the arrival of 32 Chunk to the falls.
480 Otis protesting 32 Chunk's arrival, 7 14 2017, video by Alisa Esala
2017.07.16: 32 Chunk in the jacuzzi video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.16.2017 - 32 Chunk in the J by Brenda D
2017.07.17: 32 greets 402 and 856 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
32 Greets 402 and 856 by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)
Flyer 7474 captured video of 32 Chunk showing his dominance over 856 on 7/17/2017. 32 steps down off the falls wher 856 stands below. 856 clearly looks submissive and backs away as 32 approaches. At 2:23, 32 Chunk splashes 856 and then walks away as 856 turns to watch him.
32 Splashes 856, 7 17 2017 video by flyer 7474
2017.07.19: 856 is submissive as 32 Chunk approaches him on 7/19/2017. Note: 856 was speculated to be injured or ill in 2017 as he was not his dominant self as the #1 boar. As 856 backs away he is bluff charged at 00:33 by an unknown sow and her 3 yearlings (now known to be female #39), video by st mango.
856, 32 & Unknown Sow with 3 Yearlings 2017 07 19, video by st mango
2017.07.20: 32 Chunk makes his rounds video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk Makes His Rounds, July 20, 2017 by Melissa Freels
2017.07.20-07.22: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor ElaineDE shared 2 photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 2/13/2020. 32 Chunk is noted to be quite scarred as he stands on the island at the falls, photo #1. He is also seen at the top of the falls standing above 755 ScareD Bear, photo #2. Elaine captured her photo at the same time that Melissa Freels filmed the video posted above on 7/20/2017 that was observed on the Brooks Falls cam. 32 Chunk wants to enter the far pool but 755 obstructs his path. 32 found another way down. The interaction can be seen at 3:00. ElaineDE shared 3 additional photos of 32 Chunk that were taken from her July 20-July 22, 2017 trip on 3/2/2020. In photo #1, 32 Chunk is seen by the island with 775 Lefty (right). In photo #2, 32 Chunk is viewed with 755 ScareD Bear (left). Photo #3 that ElaineDE posted on 3/2/2020 shows 32 standing above 755 ScareD Bear in the far pool.
Please request ElaineDE's permission prior to using her photos!
_755_ScareD_(bottom)_July_20,_2017_photo_by_ElaineDE_.02.jpg "32 Chunk (top) 755 ScareD (bottom) July 20, 2017 photo by ElaineDE .02.jpg (4.39 MB)")
_and_755_ScareD_Bear_(bottom)_July_20-July_22,_2017_photo_by_ElaineDE.jpg "32 Chunk (top) and 755 ScareD Bear (bottom) July 20-July 22, 2017 photo by ElaineDE.jpg (3.67 MB)")
2017.07.21: 32 Chunk pushes 856 around, 402 looks on video by angerboda.:
32 Chunk pushes 856 around, 402 looks on, Brooks Falls 07212017 by angerboda
755 Lefty, 32 Chunk & 856 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.21.2017 - 775 Lefty, 856, 32 Chunk by Brenda D
2017.07.22: 32 Chunk up close, 7/22/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.22.2017 - 32 Chunk Close Up, video by Brenda D
Scammin shared two 7/22/2017 photos of 32 Chunk on 3/14/2021, #1 and #2. "When 32 ruled 7/22/17."
Please request Scammin's permission prior to using his photographs!
2017.07.23: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared a 7/23/2017 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk, taken from the riffles. Not a good shot of his handsome face but you can see those red pj bottoms. - July 23, 2017." Please request Bonnie Hankins' (aka NutsBoutBears) permission prior to using her photographs!
_.01.jpg "32 Chunk July 23, 2017 photo by Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) .01.jpg (1.63 MB)")
2017.07.24: 32 Chunk's reign of terror video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk's Reign of Terror, LOL! July 24, 2017 by Melissa Freels
July 24, 2017 published date: 480 Otis protests 32 Chunks arrival video by Alisa Esala 480 Otis is happily fishing the jacuzzi when 32 Chunk arrives and decides he wants the same spot. Otis lets Chunk know verbally how unhappy he is.:
480 Otis protesting 32 Chunk's arrival by Alisa Esala (published 7 24 2017)-0
2017.07.30: 32 Chunk encounters a logistical problem in getting down from the falls when the far pool is already occupied in this video by stmango:
32 just wanted to get down the falls July 30, 2017 by stmango
128 Grazer takes on 32 Chunk video by angerbodha.:
128 Grazer takes on 32 Chunk and MB, including 153 and cubs and 480 Otis, Brooks Falls 07302017 by angerbodha
Fler 7474's 7/30/2017 video, 32 Chunk successfully steals a salmon from 775 Lefty, but then loses it.
32 Chunk Steals a Salmon, But Then...
Video by flyer 7474
August 2017: []
2017.08.04: 32 Chunk walks around the Island and descends from the falls, 8/4/2017 video by flyer 7474.
32 Chunk 2017 08 04
Video by flyer 7474
2017.08.05: 32 Chunk and 480 Otis video by Melissa Freels:
32 Chunk and 480 Otis, August 5, 2017 by Melissa Freels
480 Otis and 32 Chunk have a confrontation and 480 Otis takes a nap on the island in this video by Victoria White.:
The confrontation of the 32 Сhunk & 480 Otis and Otis naping at Brooks Falls ~ 2017 08 05 by Victoria White-0
32 Chunk and 480 Otis have words, 480 naps video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.05.2017 - 32 Chunk and 480 Otis Have Words, 480 Otis Naps by Brenda D
32 Chunk scales the falls to beg fish from 755 Scare D Bear video by klmandjmc.:
32 Chunk scales falls to beg from 755 Scare D Bear by klmandjmc
32 Chunk begs from 755 Scare D Bear above the office video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.05.2017 - 32 Chunk Begs 755 Scare D Bear Above The Office by Brenda D
2017.08.06: BearNecessities shared three 8/6/2017 photos of 32 Chunk standing on top of the falls, #1, #2 and #3.
2017.08.11: 32 Chunk and 755 Scare D. Bear play fighting video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.11.2017 - 755 Scare D Bear and 32 Chunk Play Fighting by Brenda D
2017.08.12: 32 Chunk looking content sitting back eating a salmon with 2 paws in the jacuzzi; gif created by JG.:
2017.08.13: 32 Chunk spoils 284 family fishing party video by Melissa Freels.:
32 Chunk Spoils 284 Family Fishing Party, August 13, 2017 by Melissa Freels
2017.08.19: 32 Chunk feels the Earth move under his feet in this video by birdnerd57:
32 Chunk causes huge rock to wiggle when he climbs down August 19, 2017 by birdnerd57
2017.08.21: 32 Chunk and 68 at the falls, 8/21/2017 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
08.21.2017 - 32 Chunk And 68 at the Falls, video by Brenda D
September 2017:[]
2017.09.08: One of the things learned in 2016 when 814 Lurch's remains were discovered is that photographs of a bear's dentition can be helpful. Melissa Freels captured this photo of 32 Chunk that documents his broken lower left canine tooth.
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2017.09.09:
474 and 32 Chunk fight: September 9, 2017 play-by-play (video by Brenda D) with Ranger Becca that includes the fight between 474 and 32 Chunk. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.09.2017 - Ranger Becca Play by Play at Brooks Falls video by Brenda D-1
Explore highlights video of the fight between 474 and 32 Chunk:
Bear 32 and 474 Fight! - Katmai National Park - Live Cam Highlight September 10, 2017-0
474 and 32 Chunk fight September 9, 2017 video by angerbodha, includes views from Brooks Falls and Riffles live cams:
32 Chunk and 474 fight, 480 Otis gets in close, Brooks Falls 09.09.2017 video by angerbodha-2
474 and 32 Chunk fight September 9, 2017 video of the view from the Riffles cam by Martina:
2017-09-09 fight Riffles view 474 and 32 Chunk video by Martina
Birgitt's video of the 32 and 474 fight from the riffles cam, 9/9/2017.
The 32 Chunk & 474 Fight from the Riffles Cam 2017-09-09, video by Birgitt
19:46: Mike Fitz comments about the fight between 474 and 32 Chunk:
"These events provide another opportunity for us to contemplate competition and toughness of brown bears.
The hierarchy on the river has shuffled again with more large adult males using the falls at the same time. I visited Brooks Camp earlier this week and was able to see 747, 474, and 32 Chunk. When I was at the river, these bears were usually separated in time and space. I didn’t see them commingle much at all, except for one interaction between 747 and 474 where 474 appeared to avoid the approach of 747. Based on that and videos of 32, 4747, and 747 from the bearcams, here’s the hierarchy as I currently see it:
747 > 474 > 32
68 is also very large and quite capable of maintaining access to fishing spots along with the largest adult males. However, I did not witness him interacting with 32, 474, or 747 so I am unsure where he sits in the hierarchy. It’s reasonable to assume, based on his size alone, that he ranks at least as high as 32.
474 “won” the fight with 32 from my perspective. 32 appeared to encroach on 474’s space, even lunging toward 474.
Instead of yielding, 474 decided to physically engage 32 and he quickly gained the advantage, biting into 32’s shoulder hump. 474 then disengaged, slowly moving away to fish, while 32 sat still and watched him.
Fights like this remind me of the toughness of bears. If a human were in 32’s place, he or she may have likely received life threatening injuries, but 32 Chunk just walked away. In fact, he seemed to show no outward signs of injury when he walked under the cam afterward. See LaniH's snapshot here
Intense fights among bears at Brooks Falls are relatively rare in early summer and even more so in late summer and fall when salmon can be scavenged throughout the lower half of Brooks River. This year silver (coho) salmon appear to be more abundant than average (nearly every salmon I saw bears catch at the falls was a silver salmon). Silver salmon are usually larger than the more abundant sockeye salmon and their run is later in the summer so right now they are probably richer in calories than the sockeyes who have spent weeks in fresh water without eating. Fishing at the falls now may give bears even more opportunities to get fat.
As we’ve witnessed, fishing in close proximity to your competitors though is risky. 32 Chunk’s reign at the very top of the hierarchy was short lived. However, he remains a very large adult male, one of the fattest on the river. While he seem to have free reign in July and August, he now faces stiffer and more challenging competitors this fall."
When Mike Fitz was asked: "How often during your time at Brooks did you see another adult male like Otis approach two equally large males that were fighting?"
Mike's reply:
"It's not a common sighting, but in the video of the fight Otis wasn't the only bear to approach. The other bears near the far pool--503, 68--approached the fight as well. I don't have a good explanation for this behavior. Perhaps it was curiosity or they sensed one or both bears could be vulnerable to getting displaced if they approached. I'm not sure."
Mike Fitz was asked : "Thanks Mike what are your thoughts on Otis reaction to the fight near him?"
Mike's reply:
"I'm not sure why Otis approached, but I don't think it was to referee or otherwise intervene. 68 and 503 also moved close to the fight. Maybe they were curious and defensive at the same time?"
Cam viewer and park visitor, Cheri's Random Currents blog about the 474 and 32 Chunk fight , On March 9, 2018 Cheri also shared these September 2017 photos of 474 : Photo #1 and Photo #2
Flyer 7474's 9/9/2017 video of 32 Chunk moving downstream after the fight with 474.
32 After the Encounter With 474 2017-09-09
Video by flyer 7474
Also on 9/9/2017, 32 Chunk is fishing in the jacuzzi when he is displaced by 747, video by Brenda D. 747 walks to and marks the island while 480 Otis observes him. 32 Chunk is now back in the jacuzzi and 747 has moved over near the far pool. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.09.2017 - 32 Chunk in the J, 747 Approaches, 480 Otis on the island, video by Brenda D
2017.09.10: 32 Chunk is in the jacuzzi when he sees 747 heading his way. 32 moves out and heads to the island where he watches for quite awhile before heading over to the far pool area, video by Brenda D, 9/10/2017. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.10.2017 - 747 Moves 32 Chunk out of the Jacuzzi, video by Brenda D
2017.09.13: 32 Chunk, 480 Otis, and 856 video by Ratna:
The return of 856 as ided by Mike Fitz 9 13 2017 by Ratna-1
2017.09.16: 32 Chunk takes a long nap at the island on 9/16/2017, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.16.2017 - 32 Chunk Asleep At The Island, video by Brenda D
Moon river shared two snapshots of 32 Chunk taking his 9/16/2017 nap, #1 and #2.
2017.09.18 14:14: 32 Chunk confronts 474 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):
32-474 Confrontation 2017 09 18 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)
Explore video of the 474 and 32 Chunk 9/18/2017 confrontation.
474 And 32 Fight - Katmai National Park - Live Cam Highlight 9 18 2017
2017.09.22: 32 was seen resting on the island and fishing in the jacuzzi on 9/22/2017, video by Ratna Narayan.
The gorgeously chunky Chunk! 9 22 2017, video by Ratna Narayan
474 and 32 Chunk video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
09.22.2017 - 474 and 32 Chunk in the Far Pool and Above the Falls video by Brenda D
2017.09.30: By 9/30/2017, 32 Chunk was looking very large, video by Explore Recorder at 28:22. He is observed catching fish in the jacuzzi and taking it to the island to eat. Upon his return to the jacuzzi he displaces 83 Wayne Brother who protests loudly but then relents.
Brooks Falls Brown Bears Cam 09-30-2017, video by Explore Recorder
October 2017:[]
32 Chunk was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton for his genetics study.
2017.10.21: 856 is in the "J". He runs to the top of the falls when he sees 32/Chunk coming. 32 follows him to the top of the falls and they have a brief discussion in this video by Cindy Tucker .
Interesting Interactions at the Falls October 21, 2017 by Cindy Tucker-1
2018:[]
2018 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff created this video of 32 Chunk observations during the 2018 Season.:
32 Chunk 2018 Season by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
Cam viewer and KNP volunteer Stacey shared a 2018 story about 32 Chunk on 3/14/2021.
A 32 Chunk story:
One evening in 2018, I was standing on the BF platform with a law enforcement ranger who was very familiar with the bears.
A large bear came down the path by the nanny tree; and as this bear arrived at BF, a lot of younger, smaller bears dispersed.
"Is that 856?" said the ranger, noting the way all the other bears took off.
"I *think* it's 32 Chunk," I said, "with his perpetually worried look."
The LE ranger looked at me in surprise -- and then he looked at 32's face.
"That's funny!" he said. "I never noticed before -- but he DOES look worried!"
It made me realize that watching the bears on the cams is sometimes very different than watching them in person. On the cams, we can see closeups of the bears' faces, and ears, and scars and stuff. . But if you're watching in person, you don't get that view.
So here's to 32 Chunk, and his perpetually worried look!
July 2018: []
2018.07.11: The Return of 32 Chunk video by Melissa Freels:
The Return of 32 Chunk, July 11, 2018 by Melissa Freels
32 Chunk and 856 dominance display during play-by-play video by Lani H.:
856 and 32 Chunk dominance displays during PBP 7 11 2018 appx 7 45pm AK by Lani H
2018.07.19: 32 Chunk video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.19.2018 - 32 Chunk by Brenda D
32 Chunk taking a nap video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.19.2018 - 32 Chunk Taking a Nap by Brenda D
856 does not want 32 Chunk to enter the far pool and chases him away to above the falls, 7/19/2018 video by mckate..
19 Jul 2018 856 Boots 32 Chunk from Falls, video by mckate
Brenda D captured video of 32 Chunk standing and fishing by the far pool on 7/19/2018. 480 Otis is seen in the background and 151 Walker makes an appearance at 00:49, pouncing in the background. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.19.2018 - 32 Chunk, video by Brenda D
2018.07.23: 32 Chunk enters the river below the falls video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk enters the falls 7 23 2018, video by Lani H
2018.07.24: 32 Chunk is seen snorkeling alone at the falls on 7/24/2018, video by mckate.
24 Jul 2018 32 Chunk Snorkels Alone at the Falls, video by mckate
September 2018:[]
2018.09.??: Melissa Freel's September 2018 video of 634 Popeye with cameos by 68 (at 0:26 on the left) and 32 Chunk (at 1:12 on the left).
634 Popeye (with cameos by 68 and 32 Chunk), September 2018
Video by Melissa Freels
2018.09.07: Moon river shared a 9/7/2018 snapshot of 32 Chunk.
2020.09.08: 9/8/2018 photo of 32 Chunk by Melissa Freels. Please request Melissa Freels' permission prior to using her photographs!
2018.09.13: 480 Otis, 151 Walker, 32 Chunk and 856 exchange video by mckate. 151 Walker begs from 480 Otis and gets jumped. 32 Chunk intervenes (and checks for leftovers) and 856 chases Chunk because only the top bear intervenes. :
13 Sep 2018 480 Otis, 151 Walker, 32 Chunk, and 856 Exchange by mckate
Lani H recorded a video titled "tense moments in the office" on 9/13/2018. Lani's description: 856 has a kerfuffle with 32 Chunk who then tries to back away but then 747 decides to get involved then 856 has words with 747 who then walks away and follows 32 Chunk and they have more words.
Tense moments in the office between 856, 32 Chunk, and 747 9 13 2018, video by Lani H
2018.09.14 - 2018.09.17: Park visitor and cam viewer, Ratna Narayan shared these photos (#1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ) of 32 Chunk from her trip to Brooks Camp. Ratna also shared this photo of 32 Chunk.:
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2018.09.18: Anna-Marie created this video of 32 Chunk's interaction with 856:
856 and 32 Chunk 9.18.18 by Anna-Marie-0
Mushdogful captured this video of 856 coming after 32 Chunk.:
Explore Katmai Bears (2018 09 18) 856 comes after 32 Chunk by mushdogful
Birgitt's 9/18/2018 video of 856 challenging 32 Chunk.
856 Challenges 32 Chunk 2018-09-18, video by Birgitt
Martina captured these snapshots of 32 Chunk and 856:
2018.09.23: 32 Chunk plays with 503 Cubadult video by mckate.:
23 Sep 2018 32 Chunk Plays with 503 Cubadult by mckate
Birgitt's video of the 32 Chunk/503 play session on 9/23/2018.
32 Chunk & 503 Playing in the Trees 2018-09-23
2018.09.24: 32 Chunk and 503 Cubadult play fight in jacuzzi video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk and 503 play fight in the jacuzzi 9 24 2018 by Lani H
2018.09.27: 856 goes after 32 Chunk video by Birgitt. 747 is the bear under the tree to the right.
856 Goes After 32 Chunk While 747 Scent Marks Over to the Side 2018-09-27 by Birgitt
32 Chunk finds himself between 856 and 747 video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk finds himself between 856 and 747 9 27 2018 by Lani H-0
October 2018:[]
2018.10.05: 32 Chunk clears the lip and steals 68's fish video by mckate.:
5 Oct 2018 32 Clears Lip and Steals 68's Fish by mckate
2018.10.09: 402 charges 32 Chunk as he approaches the area next to the falls platform. After giving 32 one good smack, 402 retreats to the shore where her cubs wait,video by mckate, 10/2/2019.
9 Oct 2018 402 Jumps 32 Chunk, video by mckate
Birgitt also captured video of the same event.
402 Charges 32 Chunk to Protect Her Cubs 2018-10-09, video by Birgitt
2018.10.18: 32 Chunk in the back and 151 Walker fish in the far pool on 10/18/2018, video by mckate.
18 Oct 2018 32 Chunk Watches 151 Walker's Catch, video by mckate
2019: Adult Male[]
2019 Season:[]
2019.??.??: Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this video of 32 Chunk during the 2019 season.:
Bear 32 Chunk 2019 2019 Season by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
2019.??.??: Explore posted this "Meet Bear 32 Chunk" video on 8/7/2019.
Meet Bear 32 Chunk - Bears of Brooks Falls
Video by Explore
2019.??.??: 32 Chunk splashes 856 and gets away with it while 747 sits nearby and enjoys the drama. 2019 instagram video by Steve Merlino.
Green River's 2019 art snapshot of 474 and 32 Chunk , 2 years after their epic fight on 9/9/2017.
June 2019:[]
2019.06.02: Naomi Boak commented on June 3, 2019 at 07:57 AKDT that she observed 32 Chunk on June 2, 2019. No photos were made available.
"Morning everyone. Quick note before I go on duty. I met up with 32 CHUNK last night. tahna I was about to take the shortcut from a friend's cabin to mine around 9:00pm. And there was Chunk, sitting there, looking around, settled in. He looked at me and could care less. So I went back to my friend's cabin to tell him I was taking the long way home, but everyone wanted to see Chunk. When everyone came out, Chunk decided to cowboy walk and mark. So I took the long way home. Later, my roommate tried the same thing. She said Chunk was asleep upside down with his paws crossed over his chest. More later."
On June 3, 2019 at 13:50 Brooks Lodge made a Facebook post with a video of 32 Chunk courtesy of "a guest in the Walatka group shared this video with us of #32 Chunk visiting her cabin". The video was taken at approximately 23:30 AKDT on June 2, 2019. On June 3, 2019 at 16:11 Brooks Lodge posted a photo by Kara Stenberg to their Facebook of 32 Chunk's handiwork during the video that the guest in the Walatka group captured :
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2019.06.03: IzzyDog commented on June 3, 2019 at 11:49 and shared photos (#1 & #2 ) that her daughter, Jordan Nelson, a Brooks Lodge employee, was able to capture of 32 Chunk earlier in the day. We have requested permission to add Jordan's photos to the bearcam wiki.
2019.06.28: On 6/28/2019 32 Chunk was observed fishing in the far pool, video by Lani H.
32 Chunk in the far pool 6 28 2019, video by Lani H
Ratna Narayan also captured video of 32 Chunk in the far pool on 6/28/2019.
Chunk 32 catching and eating his fish at his fav place at the falls 6 28 2019, video by Ratna Narayan
2019.06.29: 32 Chunk in the far pool video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
06.29.2019 - 32 Chunk in the Far Pool by Brenda D
July 2019: []
2019.07.01: 856 charges 32 Chunk, video by Lani H, 7/1/2019.
856 charges 32 Chunk, seen on live chat too 7 1 2019, video by Lani H
Explore's Resident Naturalist Mike Fitz and Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi Boak were conducting a live chat on "Hierarchy and Dominance in Brown Bears" on 7/1/2019 when they were upstaged by 856 charging 32 Chunk. The video is queued to start during the incident (30:15-34:50). After 856 charges 32 Chunk he is observed cowboy walking and marking the island. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.01.2019 - Hierarchy and Dominance in Brown Bears - Live Chat with Mike Fitz and Ranger Naomi Boak, video by Brenda D
2019.07.02: 32 Chunk courting 854 Divot video by Lani H.;
32 Chunk and 854 Divot play courting on LR 7 2 2019 by Lani H-0
Mckate's video from the same day, 7/2/2019, "Ain't No River Wide Enough."
2 Jul 2019 32 to 854 "Ain't No River Wide Enough", video by mckate
Cruiser's 7/2/2019 gif of "32 Chunk making the moves on 854 Divot. She was quite smitten!"
2019.07.06: 32 Chunk naps above the falls video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
07.06.2019 - 32 Chunk Takes a Nap Above the Far Pool by Brenda D
Lani H also captured video of 32 Chunk's nap on 7/6/2019.
32 Chunk decides to take a nap above the falls 7 6 2019, video by Lani H
32 Chunk was observed following a sow in the riffles on 7/6/2019, video by Lani H.
32 Chunk following ??? 7 6 2019, video by Lani H
2019.07.07: 32 Chunk July 7, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared six 7/7/2019 photos of 32 Chunk, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. "32 Chunk, the Hunk, showed up twice at the falls while I stood on the platform in 2019. The first was during my first evening in Brooks River, the second during my last. He was sporting two fresh wounds in his forehead that early July." Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared a 7/7/2019 photo of 755 Scare D Bear (near) and 32 Chunk (far). "755 Scare D Bear showed up at the falls during my first evening in Brooks Camp on July 7, 2019. He spent some time fishing in the far pool, but 32 Chunk arrived and displaced him. Then, he decided to move toward the conveyor belt, but 747 entered the river and ended up having words with him above the falls. Good Scare D Bear left the falls for a while and when he returned, he stood against the wall for a few minutes before trying the far pool again. I am really happy for having had the chance to spend some time with him that day. These pictures are now precious memories of him. A gentle soul that is greatly missed." Olatz shared a 7/7/2019 photo of 32 Chunk on 5/21/2023. Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
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32 Chunk and 854 Divot courting near the point / gravel bar video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk and 854 Divot on the point 7 7 2019 by Lani H-1
Mckate also captured video of 854 Divot and 32 Chunk on 7/7/2017. They can be observed by the closed path and then by the gravel bar.
7 Jul 2019 32 and 854 Rendezvous Again, video by mckate
Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 shared 7/7-7/8/2019 photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 2/12/2020. NWBearLove92 explained that these photos were taken when Brooks Camp was experiencing very hot temperatures. NWBearLove92 shared this 7/8/2019 photo of 32 Chunk in chat on 6/21/2020.
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2019.07.08: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor NWBearLove92 shared 7/7-7/8/2019 photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 2/12/2020. NWBearLove92 explained that the photos were taken when Brooks Camp was experiencing very hot temperatures.
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2019.07.09: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared three 7/9/2019 photos of 32 Chunk, #1, #2 and #3. Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz) permission prior to using their photographs!
September 2019: []
2019.??.??: Michael Nevin Photography captured this 2019 photo of 32 Chunk sitting in the far pool. The photo is believed to be from Fall/2019 based on other photos in the album.
2019.09.10: 32 Chunk returns to Brooks River video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk returns to Brooks River 9 10 2019 by Lani H
32 Chunk returned to Brooks Camp on 9/10/2019 after almost a 2 month absence, video by Birgitt.
32 Returns to Brooks River 2019-09-10, video by Birgitt
Close-up of 32 Chunk video by Lani H.:
Close up of 32 Chunk in the far pool 9 10 2019 by Lani H
32 Chunk and 68 have kerfuffle in far pool video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk and 68 have a kerfuffle in the far pool 9 10 2019 by Lani H
Ratna Narayan also captured 32 and 68 fighting in the office, video on 9/10/2019.
Fight in the office 68 and chunk! 9 10 2019, video by Ratna Narayan
32 Chunk also had a kerfuffle with 151 Walker on 9/10/2019, video by Lani H.
32 Chunk and 151 Walker have a kerfuffle in the far pool 9 10 2019, video by Lani H
747 and 32 Chunk peacefully shared the far pool on 9/10/2019, video by Ratna Narayan. Note: The video was posted on 9/10/2019 but titled as 9/11/2019.
Chunk and 747 share the office 9 11 2019 ( actually 9 10 2019), video by Ratna Narayan
Park visitor Jack Heald captured this photo of 32 Chunk on 9/10/2019.
Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/10/2019 photo of 32 Chunk.
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2019.09.11: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/11/2019 photo of 32 Chunk on 5/21/2023. "Super massive 32 Chunk at the falls. Photo was taken by me on 9/11/19."
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755 Scare D Bear, 503 Cubadult, 32 Chunk & 856 video by Lani H.:
755 Scare D Bear also 503, 32 Chunk, and 856 9 11 2019 by Lani H
2019.09.12: 151 Walker, 503 Cubadult, & 812(?) get chased by 32 Chunk video by Lani H.:
151 Walker, 503, and 812(?) get chased by 32 Chunk 9 12 2019 by Lani H
2019.09.13: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 32 Chunk (p 12/10/19 17:45 ). Bonnie Hankins captured this photograph of 32 Chunk (near) with 812 (far) (p 01/04/2020 09:31 ). Bonnie Hankins captured this photo of 32 Chunk from 9/13/2019 and shared it in chat 3/9/2020. Bonnie Hankins shared a 9/13/2019 photo of 32 Chunk on 3/13/2020. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared two 9/13/2019 photos of 32 Chunk on 3/14/2021, #1 and #2. Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared an additional 9/13/2021 photo of 32 Chunk.
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Ratna Narayan's 9/13/2019 video shows 32 Chunk eating fish using a rock table.
Chunk 9 13 2019, video by Ratna Narayan
2019.09.14: Naomi Boak shared photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 2/12/2020.
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Scooch shared photos of 32 Chunk in chat on 2/12/2020. The photos were taken on 9/14/2019.
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Bonnie Hankins shared this 9/14/2019 photo of 32 Chunk in chat on 3/14/2021. "Not the best photo, but it shows off Chunk's beautiful curls."
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2019.09.15: 856 displaces 32 Chunk video by Lani H.:
856 has words with 32 Chunk 9 15 2019 by Lani H-0
Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 856 and 32 at 19:43 (p 01/04/2020 09:58 ).:
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2019.09.16: Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) captured this photograph of 32 Chunk (p 01/13/2020 15:17 ). Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared an additional 9/16/2019 photo of 32 Chunk. "A dry 32 Chunk showing off some curls - Sep 16, 2019."
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_.02.jpg "32 Chunk September 16, 2019 photo by Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) .02.jpg (805 KB)")
Scooch captured these photographs of 32 Chunk (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 68 near & 32 Chunk far, #8 68 near & 32 chunk far, and #9 ) during her trip to Brooks Camp (p 01/31/2020 01:27 ). Scooch shared this information about observing 32 Chunk and 68.:
"On that lovely autumn morning our attention was focused on Otis, the beloved idol of Brooks River, as he floated in the J, patiently waiting for scraps from 151 Walker, the lip fishing phenom, to wash over the falls. While engrossed in that view we heard someone mention that there was a huge bear at the far end of the island. We turned to see 32 Chunk standing there, in all his glory. He WAS huge, with rolls of fat on his chest and top of his legs, his front paws pointed inward under the strain of his weight. His thick coat was dry, revealing textured and curly fur that is not easily evident when viewed on the explore cams. He bent over to intently smell the area around a recently dug belly hole, then slowly walked to the other end of the island. He sat down and observed the activities of the few bears that were present before deciding to make his way across the river. To our surprise, he displaced 68 from the office, without even a grumble or hint of protest from 68. Even the expression on Chunk's face looked perplexed at how easy it was."
Scooch also captured this photograph of 32 Chunk on September 16, 2019 (p 02/25/2020 01:22 ).:
Please request Scooch's permission prior to using her photographs!
474 (closest) and 32 Chunk (farthest) can be seen peacefully fishing in the far pool in this 9/16/2019 video by Lani H.
474 and 32 Chunk in the far pool 9 16 2019, video by Lani H
2019.09.23: Mckate captured a video titled "This is 32 Chunk" on 9/23/2019.
23 Sep 2019 This is 32 Chunk, video by mckate
2019.09.26: 32 Chunk swats fish out of 503 Cubadult's mouth but loses it video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk swats fish out of 503's mouth but loses it 9 26 2019 by Lani H
October 2019: []
2019.10.04: 32 Chunk and 503 Cubadult play fighting video (part 1) by Lani H.:
503 and 32 Chunk play fighting part 1 10 4 2019 by Lani H
Mckate also captured video of 32 and 503 playing on 10/4/2019.
4 Oct 2019 503 Plays 32 Out of the J, video by mckate
2019.10.05: 32 Chunk (left) and 503 (right) can be seen playing at Brooks Falls on 10/5/2019, video by mckate. After playfighting concludes, 32 takes the J with 503 sitting behind him.
5 Oct 2019 503 Fails to Trick 32 Again, video by mckate
2019.10.09: 32 Chunk in the office video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk in the office 10 9 2019 by Lani H
2019.10.11: How Big are the Fat Bear Week Bears? Explore.org blog: by Mike Fitz:
Bear Body Volume Weight Chart Only Link ~ 480 Otis Scan Image Link ~ 151 Walker Scan Images Link ~ 32 Chunk & 854 Divot Scan Images Link
2019.10.12: 32 Chunk at the falls video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk at the falls 10 12 2019 by Lani H
2020:[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 60.
January 2020:[]
2020.01.x??: Scanning the Roundest Bear professional survey magazine article by Claire Napier
2020 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka Deelynnd) created this 2020 season video of 32 Chunk.
Bear 32 Chunk 2020
Video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
June 2020:[]
2020.06.30: Lani H 6/30/2020 video of 32 Chunk or 747 courting 482 Brett.
482 Brett (?) being courted by 32 Chunk (?) or 747 6-30-2020
Video by Lani H
32 Chunk was seen at the falls in this 6/30/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk at the falls 6 30 2020, video by Lani H
July 2020:[]
2020.07.04: 402 watches 32 Chunk brunch with 482 Brett, 7/4/2020 video by mckate. "I think 32 Chunk was supposed to be courting 402, but he got waylaid by his stomach. To add intrigue, he's also been seen courting 482. 32 seems to have a fairly laid back approach to courting."
4 Jul 2020 402 Watches 32 Brunch with 482, video by mckate
2020.07.05: 32 Chunk shows 480 Otis who is more dominant, 7/5/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk shows 480 Otis he's more dominant 7 5 2020, video by Lani H-0
2020.07.09: 32 Chunk courting a sow while 94 and her 3 cubs watch, 7/2/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk courting ??? while 94 and her cubs watch 7 9 2020, video by Lani H
2020.07.12: 32 Chunk appears to be courting 261 in this 7/12/2020 video by Cruiser.
32 Chunk is in the mood for love 7 12 2020, video by Cruiser-0
2020.07.13: 480 Otis tells 32 Chunk to get lost, 7/13/2020 video by Kathy Lowry.
7 13 20 32 says hello to Otis, video by Kathy Lowry-0
2020.07.15: Ranger Naomi Boak shared photos of 32 Chunk playing with a stick on the lower river on 7/15/2020, #1 and#2.
Permission to use her NPS photos posted on the bearcam comments
747 tells 32 Chunk to stay away from his woman (482 Brett), 7/15/2020 video by Lani H.
747 tells 32 Chunk to stay away from his woman (482 Brett) 7 15 2020, video by Lani H.
2020.07.16: 32 Chunk barely glances at a wolf near him, 7/16/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk and the wolf part 2 7 16 2020, video by Lani H
32 Chunk on the lower river, possibly looking to court a female, 7/16/2020 video by Birgitt.
32 Rousts 912 & 913 Walks Down Road & 57 & 451M Follow & Play 2020-07-16 00-47-46-644
Video by Birgitt
2020.07.18: Blair-55 created this gif of 856 coming down the hill to charge 32 Chunk (p 07/18/2020 17:05 ).:
Mckate captured this video of 856 surprising 32 Chunk:
18 Jul 2020 856 Surprises 32 Chunk by mckate-0
Mazey captured this 7/18/2020 screenshot of 32 Chunk being ambushed by 856.
_ambushed_by_856_(far)_July_18,_2020_screenshot_by_Mazey.jpg "32 Chunk (near) ambushed by 856 (far) July 18, 2020 screenshot by Mazey.jpg (213 KB)")
Lani H captured this video of 856 ambushing 32 Chunk, 7/18/2020.
856 ambushes 32 Chunk in the riffles 7 18 2020, video by Lani H
2020.07.24: 32 Chunk follows 83 Wayne Brother down the river then 801, 7/24/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk follows 83 Wayne Brother down the river then 801 7 24 2020, video by Lani H
2020.07.25: 32 Chunk scares some subadults, 7/25/2020 video by mckate.
25 Jul 2020 32 Scares Some Subs, video by mckate
2020.07.26: 32 Chunk napping in the river, 7/26/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk napping in the river 7 26 2020, video by Lani H
2020.07.27: 32 Chunk did an accidental rollover while walking from the jacuzzi to the far pool, gif by Lani H. Note: Unable to attach gif due to size? Ajah's gif of 32 Chunk.
Lani H 7/27/2020 video of 32 Chunk doing a "Chunk roll."
32 Chunk embarrasses himself, does a chunk roll 7 27 2020, video by Lani H
2020.07.28: 32 Chunk causes 151 Walker to move out of the far pool. Chunk then walks across the falls and sits behind 911 who appears nervous. When 911 leaves, 32 Chunk follows. Did Chunk want to play? 7/28/2020 video by Ratna Narayan.
Drama at the falls. Chunk doesnt like to be alone July 28th 2020, video by Ratna Narayan
2020.07.29: 32 Chunk plays with 83 Wayne Brother? in Naknek Lake, 7/29/2020 video by mckate.
29 Jul 2020 32 and 83 Play in the Lake?, video by mckate
83 Wayne Brother and 32 Chunk play in the mist, 7/29/2020 video by Birgitt.
83 & 32 Play in the Mist 2020-07-29 10-13-27-158
Video by Birgitt
2020.07.30: Mckate's 7/30/2020 video, 83 Wayne Brother plays with 32 Chunk, 747 wants in. "83 was happy to play with Chunk, but disinclined to extend 747 the same courtesy. I bet he hasn't forgotten who gave him that back scar on his bad. After he and 747 went behind the island, they split up."
30 Jul 2020- 83 Plays with 32, 747 Wants In-2
Video by mckate
August 2020:[]
2020.08.01: 151 Walker and 812 playing, 32 Chunk arrives down the far path, 8/1/2020 video by Lani H.
151 Walker and 812 playing, 32 Chunk arrives down the path 8-1-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.02: Flyer 7474 8/2/2020 video of 32 Chunk confronting and following 83 Wayne Brother around the lower Brooks River.
32 Follows 83 2020 08 02
Video by flyer 7474
2020.08.03: Ratna Narayan's 8/3/2020 video of 32 Chunk resting on the Brooks river.
Chunk 32 aug 3rd 2020
Video by Ratna Narayan
2020.08.05: 32 Chunk takes a nap on the spit 8/5/2020, video by Lani H.
32 Chunk takes a nap on the spit 8-5-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.06: Flyer 7474's 8/6/2020 video, 32 Chunk and 83 Wayne Brother meet in the lower Brooks River.
32 and 83 In The Lower River 2020 08 06
Video by flyer 7474
2020.08.07: 128 Grazer charges 32 Chunk, 8/7/2020 video by flyer 7474.
128 Gives 32 An Ear Full 2020 08 07
Video by flyer 7474
2020.08.08: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) posted this 8/8/2020 video of 32 Chunk in chat on 3/14/2021. 32 Chunk is seen on the right pouncing on branches as 151 Walker (left) and an unknown boar look on. "Morning 32 Chunk Devotees. Here is a very Chunky moment. "Uh-oh. What do we do?" August 8, 2020."
A Very Chunky Moment
A very Chunky Moment, 32 Chunk, an unknown boar and 151 Walker, August 8, 2020 video by Naomi Boak
Lani H 8/8/2020 video of a portly 32 Chunk in the far pool.
32 Chunk 8-8-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.11: 32 Chunk in the far pool, close-up video on 8/11/2020 by Lani H.
32 Chunk in the far pool 8-11-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.12: 747 puts on a dominance display for 32 Chunk, 8/12/2020 video by mckate. "Is dominating from a sitting position a new behavior? I don't think I've seen that before."
12 Aug 2020- 747 Puts on Dominance Display for 32
Video by mckate
2020.08.13: Lani H 8/13/2020 video of 480 Otis and 32 Chunk lazing about at Brooks Falls.
480 Otis and 32 Chunk 8-13-2020-2
Video by Lani H
2020.08.14: 480 Otis and 32 Chunk fish the far pool, 8/14/2020 video by Kathy Lowry.
Bandicam 2020-08-14 21-33-35-049-2
480 Otis and 32 Chunk in the far pool, video by Kathy Lowry
2020.08.15: Flyer 7474 8/15/2020 video of 32 Chunk in the jacuzzi below 812 and an unknown subadult.
Nice Catches 812-Subadult on 2020 08 15-2
Video by flyer 7474
2020.08.16: 32 Chunk having a lazy day at the Brooks River, 8/16/2020 video by flyer 7474.
32 "Chunk" on 2020 08 16
Video by flyer 7474
2020.08.17: 747 displaces 32 Chunk from the office, 18 moves in while 747 has words with 480 Otis, 8/17/2020 video by Lani H.
747 displaces 32 Chunk from the office, 18 moves in while 747 has words with 480 Otis 8-17-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.19: Lani H's 8/19/2020 video, 747 has words with 32 Chunk then puts on dominance display.
747 has words with 32 Chunk then puts on dominance display 8-19-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.20: 32 Chunk (near) and 480 Otis (far) in the far pool, 8/20/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk and 480 Otis in the far pool 8-20-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.21: Lani H 8/21/2020 video of 32 Chunk standing and fishing in 747's "spot" in the far pool.
32 Chunk in the far pool 8-21-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.22: 32 Chunk feeling a little itchy, 8/22/2020 video by mckate.
22 Aug 2020- 32 Feeling a Little Itchy
Video by mckate
Scooch's 8/22/2020 gif of 32 Chunk, "Yep it's big", referring to his ample posterior of course. Note: the file size is too large to upload to Wiki.
2020.08.24: Hey Princess 8/24/2020 video, 856 chases 32 Chunk and does posturing on the island.
856 chases 32 Chunk and does posturing on the island 08.24.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.08.25: 747 has words with 32 Chunk who was minding his own business downriver, 8/25/2020 video by Lani H.
747 has words with 32 Chunk 8-25-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.26: Mckate's 8/26/2020 video of 32 Chunk taking a break above the falls.
26 Aug 2020- 32 Takes a Break
Video by mckate
2020.08.27: 32 Chunk sitting, snorkeling and pouncing in the far pool, 8/27/2020 video by mckate.
27 Aug 2020- 32 Snorkels and Pounces
Video by mckate
2020.08.28: Shel's 8/28/2020 snapshot of 32 Chunk in the far pool.
2020.08.29: 32 Chunk in the far pool, 8/29/2020 video by Lani H. 32 Chunk often will put his face in the water looking for fish, both standing and sitting.
32 Chunk in the office 8-29-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.30: Lani H 8/30/2020 video of 32 Chunk in the office, again.
32 Chunk in the office 8-30-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.08.31: 32 Chunk in the far pool with 812 (at 1:58), 8/31/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk in the far pool with 812 8-31-2020-2
Video by Lani H
September 2020:[]
2020.09.??: Mark Kostich shared a September, 2020 photo of 32 Chunk from his September trip to Brooks Camp on 9/24/2020. Mark Kostich granted permission for this photo to be posted on 32 Chunk's Wikipedia Bear Book page. Note: This photo is protected by copyright. Mark Kostich's comments: #1 I was recently at Brooks Falls, and got a "huff" from this enormous male. Can anybody identify who this is?? I thought it was "chunk" but I am not sure. #2 Actually, I think that the picture caused the huff.. When I saw him he was staring at me. So I slowly raised my camera. When the camera covered my face, he started huffing. I think that covering my face and hiding my eyes was not a good idea. #3 This is something that I did not realize until I did it. If the bear is far away, its of no consequence. But if the bear is close, I would not hide my face/eyes with a camera. #4 No. I was not on a platform at the time. There was not a platform in that area. When this occurred, I slowly, but purposefully headed to the closest one. #5 I was told to stay at least 50 yards away..... But the bears would often come much closer. In the three days that I was there I had several come closer. #6 I was alone at the time and it was very intimidating.
Please request Mark Kostich's permission prior to using his photos!
Permission to post any photos he posts in chat on the Wiki, must say "copyright © Mark Kostich on the photo."
Mark Kostich's September, 2020 Instagram photo of 32 Chunk.
2020.09.01: 32 Chunk enters the far pool from above the falls, 9/1/2020 video by Lani H. A subadult is scared away.
32 Chunk enters the far pool 9-1-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.03: 747 and 32 Chunk have words, 32 Chunk chases 151 Walker up the far path, 9/3/2020 video by Lani H.
747-32 Chunk have words, 32 Chunk chases 151 Walker up the far path 9-3-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.04: Hey Princess 9/4/2020 video, 856 interrupts discussion between 747 and 32 Chunk while 812 looks over from the jacuzzi .
856 interrupts discussion between 747 and 32 Chunk while 812 looks over from the jacuzzi 09.04.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.05: 32 Chunk (far) and 747 (near) in the far pool getting along, 9/5/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk and 747 in the far pool 9-5-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.06: Lani H 9/6/2020 video of 32 Chunk having some solo time in the office.
32 Chunk in the office 9-6-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.07: 32 Chunk has an itch, 747 is nearest to the cam, 9/8/2020 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk got an itch 09.07.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.08: Brooks Camp visitor Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA) captured this 9/8/2020 photo of 32 Chunk sitting in the far pool.
Please request Lee's (aka RiverPA ) permission prior to using her photographs !
.jpg "32 Chunk September 8, 2020 photo by Lee Pastewka (aka RiverPA).jpg (604 KB)")
2020.09.09: 32 Chunk in the jacuzzi, 9/9/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk enters the jacuzzi 9-9-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.13: Hey Princess 9/13/2020 video, 32 Chunk gets trapped between 856 and 747 until 747 decided to move.
32 Chunk gets trapped between 856 and 747 until 747 decided to move 09.13.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.14: 9/14/2020 snapshot of 32 Chunk in the far pool by tzusrule.
2020.09.15: 856 chases 32 Chunk out of the office. 32 Chunk is then trapped between 747 and 856, 9/15/2020 video by Lani H.
856 chases 32 Chunk out of the office. 32 Chunk is then trapped between 747 and 856. 9-15-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.18: Birgitt's 9/18/2020 video of 32 Chunk playing with 503 while 812 watches.
503 & 32 Chunk Play at the Falls While 812 Watches 2020-09-18 22-25-28-622
Video by Birgitt
Another day in the office for 32 Chunk, 9/18/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk in the office 9-18-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.19: Hey Princess 9/19/2020 video, Hilarious wrestling match between 503 and 32 Chunk.
Hilarious wrestling match between 503 and 32 Chunk 09.19.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.21: 32 Chunk is seen scavenging fish on the lower river in this 9/21/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk scavenging 9-21-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.22: 32 Chunk and a rainbow at the falls, 9/22/2020 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk and a rainbow at the falls 09.22.20
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.23: Lani H 9/23/2020 video of 32 Chunk in the riffles.
32 Chunk in the riffles 9-23-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.26: 32 Chunk showing his dominance on 474 or just really itchy? 9/26/2020 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk showing his dominance on 474 or just really itchy? 09.26.20-2
Video by Hey Princess
2020.09.28: 32 Chunk scares the 273's, 9/28/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk scares the 273's 9-28-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.29: Lani H's 9/29/2020 video of 32 Chunk fishing near the 273 family. As he gets closer, the 273's move up on the picnic area.
32 Chunk and the 273's 9-29-2020
Video by Lani H
2020.09.30: 32 Chunk bluff charges 273 and her 3 yearlings at 0:35 into this 9/30/2020 video by Lani H.
32 Chunk bluff charges the 273's 9-30-2020
Video by Lani H
October 2020:[]
2020.10.01: Need photo or video
2021: Adult Male[]
32 Chunk was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 64.
32 Chunk's page in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 64
2021 Season:[]
In 2021, #32 continued to be one of the most dominant bears on the river. Despite this, it is not uncommon to also see him patiently wait to scavenge leftovers. He returned in July with a large gash across his muzzle. While we do not know how he got this scar, many large males often accrue scars as a result of vying for mating opportunities.
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video of 32 Chunk, #32 Chunk 2021."
32 Chunk 2021
Video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
July 2021:[]
2021.07.10: 32 Chunk was observed in the lower Brooks River, Flyer 4477 ) aka SteveCA) captured this video.:
32 Chunk Arrives 2021 07 10 Courtesy of Explore.org
32 Chunk emerges from the river on the River Watch cam July 10, 2021 by Flyer 4477 (aka SteveCA)
2021.07.11: A quick look at 32 Chunk, 7/11/2021 video by mckate. Chunk has a pretty deep gash across his muzzle.
11 Jul 2021- A Quick Look at 32 (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2021.07.12: 32 Chunk enjoys a calm morning, 7/12/2021 video by JG.
32 enjoys a calm morning - Explore.org July 13, 2021
Video by JG
2021.07.14: NWBearLove92's 7/14/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk sitting on top of the falls. He was successfully fishing the conveyer belt before he was displaced by 856. His muzzle scar has healed very well. 7/14/22."
Please request Amy's (aka NWBEARLOVE92) permission prior to using any of her photographs!
32 Chunk mooches from 503, 7/14/2021 video by Birgitt.
503 & the Mooching 32 2021-07-14 23-49-57-042 (explore.org)
Video by Birgitt
2021.07.16: 32 Chunk fishes the lower river, 7/16/2021 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk July 16, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.07.17: 32 Chunk close up, 7/17/2021 video by JG.
32 close up - Explore.org July 17, 2021
Video by JG
2021.07.18: 32 Chunk (near) and 89 Backpack (far) in the far pool, 7/18/2021 snapshot by carlab20.
_and_89_Backpack_(far)_July_18,_2021_snapshot_by_carlab20.jpg "32 Chunk (near) and 89 Backpack (far) July 18, 2021 snapshot by carlab20.jpg (115 KB)")
2021.07.19: 32 Chunk (near) shows some interest in 39 (far), 7/19/2021 gif by LunaCre.
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32 Chunk (near) and 39 (far) July 19, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.07.20: 32 Chunk and 503 have a friendly meet up, 7/20/2021 video by JG.
32 and 503 friendly meet up - Explore.org July 20, 2021
Video by JG
2021.07.21: 32 Chunk (office) and 801 in the far pool, 7/21/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
32-801 2021 07 21 Courtesy of Explore.org
Video by Flyer 4477
2021.07.22: 32 Chunk rests above the falls, 7/22/2021 video by JG.
32 resting above the falls - Explore.org July 22, 2021
Video by JG
2021.07.23: 32 Chunk (not 801) fishes near the falls platform from 0:00-4:39, 7/23/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
Think this is 801 Explore.org 7-23-2021-2
32 Chunk (not 801) fishes near the falls platform. 7/23/2021 video by Ratna Narayan
2021.07.24: 32 Chunk in the far pool, 7/24/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
32 Chunk on 2021 07 24 Courtesy of Explore.org
Video by Flyer 4477
2021.07.25: 32 Chunk is seen in the office at 1:32 with 801 in front of him, 7/25/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
Bandicam 2021 07 25 06 26 41 315
32 Chunk and 801 fishing the far pool, 7/25/2021 video by Ratna Narayan
2021.07.26: A very large 32 Chunk carefully walks over a rock, 7/26/2021 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk July 26, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.07.27: 32 Chunk's humorous attempt to fish the lip, 7/27/2021 video by JG.
32, amateur lip fisher - Explore.org July 27, 2021
Video by JG
2021.07.28: 32 Chunk on the conveyer, July 28, 2021 snapshot by Owl&Osprey<3.
2021.07.29: 747 puts on a dominance display for 32 Chunk, 7/29/2021 video by mckate.
29 Jul 2021- 747 Puts on Dominance Display for 32 (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2021.07.30: 32 Chunk and 634 Popeye have a kerfuffle, 856 leaves the jacuzzi to intervene, 503 takes advantage of the situation to slip into the J, 7/30/2021 video by Cheryl B.
7-30-2021 Chunk 32 & Popeye 634 have words, 32 shoves 634 . 856 intervenes Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
2021.07.31: Brooks Camp visitor Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) 7/31/2021 photos of 32 Chunk, #1 and #2.
Please request Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) permission prior to using her photographs!
_.01.jpeg "32 Chunk July 31, 2021 photo by Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) .01.jpeg (4.38 MB)")
_.02.jpeg "32 Chunk July 31, 2021 photo by Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) .02.jpeg (5.42 MB)")
480 Otis (M) was in a bad spot here: 32 Chunk (L) tried and succeeded in pirating his salmon and 284 Electra (R) got mad because he was too close, 7/31/2021 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk, 480 Otis and 284 "Electra" and her 2 yearlings July 31, 2021 gif by LunaCre
August 2021:[]
2021.08.01: Brooks Camp visitor Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) 8/1/2021 photo of 32 Chunk.
Please request Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) permission prior to using her photographs!
_.01.jpeg "32 Chunk August 1, 2021 photo by Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) .01.jpeg (4.21 MB)")
32 Chunk eating his catch, 8/1/2021 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk eating his catch Explore.org 08.01.21
Video by Hey Princess
2021.08.02: 32 Chunk by the platform, 8/2/2021 snapshot by ajah.
2021.08.03: 32 Chunk and 503 play a little, 8/3/2021 video by JG.
32 and 503 play a little - Explore.org August 3, 2021
Video by JG
2021.08.04: Brooks Camp visitor Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) 8/4/2021 photos of 32 Chunk, #1 and #2.
Please request Betsy Pitlick's (aka BetsyBear) permission prior to using her photographs!
_.01.jpeg "32 Chunk August 4, 2021 photo by Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) .01.jpeg (4.85 MB)")
_.02.jpeg "32 Chunk August 4, 2021 photo by Betsy Pitlick (aka BetsyBear) .02.jpeg (5.33 MB)")
32 Chunk close up, 8/4/2021 video by Cheryl B.
8-4-2021 2-25 PM AKDT BF Chunk 32 Explore.org
Video by JG
2021.08.05: 32 Chunk clears the lip, 8/5/2021 video by mckate. "Run you lip fishers! He's so big that I keep confusing him for 747."
5 Aug 2021- 32 Clears the Lip (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2021.08.31: 32 Chunk returns from his walkabout, 8/31 2021 video by mckate.
31 Aug 2021- 32 Returns from His Walkabout (explore.org)
Video by mckate
September 2021:[]
2021.09.01: 32 Chunk trying to keep awake, 9/1/2021 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk trying to keep awake Explore.org 09.01.21
Video by Hey Princess
2021.09.02: 32 Chunk gets picky with his fish, 9/2/2021 video by Hey Princess.
32 Chunk gets picky with his fish Explore.org 09.02.21
Video by Hey Princess
2021.09.03: 32 Chunk fishing the office, 9/3/2021 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk September 3, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.09.04: NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) shared a 9/4/2021 NPS photo of 32 Chunk. "Happy 32 Chunk Day! What a handsome dude. September 4, 2021."
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_.01.jpg "32 Chunk September 4, 2021 NPS photo by NSBoak (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) .01.jpg (1.03 MB)")
856 and 32 Chunk close up, 9/4/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.
856 and Chunk close up Explore.org 9-4-2021
Video by Ratna Narayan
2021.09.05: 32 Chunk moves 151 Walker out of the far pool, 9/5/2021 video by mckate.
5 Sep 2021- 32 Moves 151 Out of Far Pool (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2021.09.06: 32 Chunk confronts 503 for the Jacuzzi fishing spot. 503 will not leave, turns partially away and 32 Chunk leaves, 9/6/2021 video by GA Bear. Unable to attach thumbnail.
2021.09.07: 32 Chunk does not like 856 approaching, 9/7/2021 gif by LunaCre.
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32 Chunk (near) and 856 (far) September 7, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.09.08: 151 Walker tried to tell 274 Overflow (L) and 480 Otis (R) apart with 32 Chunk in the office, 9/8/2021 gif by LunaCre.
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32 Chunk (office), 151 Walker, 274 Overflow and 480 Otis (left to right) September 8, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.09.09: 32 Chunk's fish draws 747's interest, 9/9/2021 video by mckate.
9 Sep 2021- 32's Fish Draws 747's Interest (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2021.09.10: 32 Chunk blocks 151 Walker from entering the river, 9/10/2021 gif by LunaCre.
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32 Chunk (bottom) and 151 Walker (top) September 10, 2021 gif by LunaCre
2021.09.11: 32 Chunk in the far pool, two 9/11/2021 snapshots by nana62, #1 and #2.
2021.09.12: 856 is attacked by 747 after confronting 32 Chunk, 9/12/2021 video by JG. mckate shared this information in the description of her video: "856 was backing 32 out of the far pool when 747 walked over and bit 856 and knocked him down as a reminder that he is no longer the dominant bear. (It's traditionally poor boar etiquette to put on displays of dominance when the actual dominant bear is nearby.) 856 did not fight back, so sure seems to accept his No. 2 spot. I don't recall any real contact between them early in the season. It was mostly posturing by 747 that we caught on the falls cam, so this was a little jarring to see.":
(Cheryl B's similar video) (mckate's similar video) (Cruiser's similar video)
856 attacked by 747 after confronting 32 - Explore.org September 12, 2021
Video by JG
2021.09.14: 32 Chunk arrives and is quickly greeted by an unhappy 856, 9/14/2021 video by Owl_&_Osprey_Lover_ CA.
32 Chunk arrives and is quickly greeted by an unhappy 856. September 14, 2021 (Explore.org)-2
Video by Owl_&_Osprey_Lover_ CA
2021.09.16: 32 Chunk in the office, 9/16/2021 snapshot by Brenda T.
2021.09.17: 747 displaces 634 Popeye, 9/17/2021 video by Hey Princess.
747 displaces 634 Popeye Explore.org 09.17.21-2
Video by Hey Princess
2021.09.18: 32 Chunk in the office, 9/18/2021 snapshot by CaliforniaRedwood.
2021.09.21: 32 Chunk fishes after dark, 9/21/2021 screenshot by Bluebird.
2021.09.25: 32 Chunk in the office, 9/25/2021 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk September 25, 2021 by LunaCre
October 2021:[]
2021.10.02: In late September and early October 32 Chunk (as well as other bears) were seen fishing after dark on the IR cam quite often. He leaves the falls after a night of fishing, two 10/2/2021 screenshots by mazey, #1 and #2.
2021.10.04: 32 Chunk interacts with the damaged nose bear, 10/4/2021 video by Hey Princess. 32 Chunk is the larger of the 2.
32 Chunk and damaged nose bear early morning meet up Explore.org 10.04.21
Video by Hey Princess
2021.10.08: 856 initiates the far pool shuffle, 10/8/2021 video by mckate. "32 was glad to no longer be trapped against the falls and quickly nabbed the office. I'm not sure how long he got to keep it. 89, 812, and 99 didn't waste any time in getting out of 856's way."
8 Oct 2021- 856 Initiates the Far Pool Shuffle-2
Video by mckate
2021.10.09: 32 Chunk is ready for hibernation, 10/9/2021 video by Hey Princess. This was the last day 32 was observed.
32 Chunk is ready for hibernation Explore.org 10.09.21
Video by Hey Princess
2022: Adult Male[]
2022 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 32 Chunk, "Bear 32 Chunk 2022."
Bear 32 Chunk 2022 Explore Org 1
Video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)
May 2022:[]
2022.05.08 or prior: Ranger Lian Law stopped in chat and shared a photo of 32 Chunk. "While the majority of people aren't at Brooks Camp yet (hopefully we 'migrate' the week of the 16), one of our Law Enforcement rangers took this photo. Can you guess who it is? Our bear monitor confirmed 32."
32 Chunk May 8, 2022 or prior NPS photo by Law Enforcement Ranger
2022.05.27: Chatter Oh_Arana received permission from Jon Kuiper to post a 5/27/2022 Instagram story video of 32 Chunk in camp.
Chunk Spotted at Brooks Camp May 27 2022 by Jon Kuiper
Video by Jon Kuiper via Oh_Arana
Chatter sienna33 received permission from Jon Kuiper to post a 5/27/2022 Instagram story video of 32 Chunk walking on the beach.
Jon Kuiper’s video of Chunk 32. Brooks, Katmai 5-27-22
Video by Jon Kuiper via Sienna Dunn
Kara Stenberg's 5/28/2022 Facebook post with a 5/27/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "Bear 32 “Chunk” marking a birch tree at “corner” of the old bridge trail along Brooks River. May 27, 3022." Kara Stenberg's 6/3/2022 Facebook post with a 5/27/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. 32 “Chunk”, once named for his derrière, now perhaps named for the gap on his snout? Bears heal remarkably quickly and well and what was a bone-deep gash last year is now healed over just fine. May 27, 2022.
Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!
2022.05.29 or prior: Jwkimages (Jon Kuiper) 5/29/2022 or prior Instagram photo of 32 Chunk.
June or July 2022:[]
Park visitor fwmj's Instagram video of 32 Chunk courting 171.
June 2022:[]
2022.06.01 or prior: Adam Wight's (@adamwight98) 6/1/2022 or prior Instagram photo of 32 Chunk resting on Naknek Beach.
2022.06.03: Jwkimages (Jon Kuiper) 6/3/2022 IInstagram photo of 32 Chunk walking on Naknek Beach.
July 2022:[]
32 Chunk appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.??: Roadtrip Rambler's July 2022 video of 32 Chunk.
Katmai National Park - 32 Chunk
July 2022 video by Roadtrip Ramblers
2022.07.04: 32 Chunk makes his bear cam debut on 7/4/2022, video by JG.
32 makes his 2022 cam debut - Explore.org July 4, 2022-2
Video by JG
2022.07.05: Truman Evert's 7/5/2022 photo of 32 Chunk.
Please request Truman Everts' permission prior to using his photographs!
32 Chunk (near) and 480 Otis fish in the far pool, 7/5/2022 video by Cheryl B.
7-5-2022 BF 32 Chunk & 480 Otis in the office fishing side by side Explore.org-2
Video by Cheryl B
2022.07.07: 503 blocks 32 from the J, later they fight over his catch, 7/7/2022 video by JG.
503 blocks 32 from the J, later they fight over his catch - Explore.org July 7, 2022-3
Video by JG
2022.07.08: No high grading for 32 Chunk, 7/8/2022 video by mckate.
8 Jul 2022- No High Grading for 32 (explore.org)-2
Video by mckate
2022.07.09: A close view of 32 chunk on the conveyer, 7/9/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org July 9, 2022-2
Video by JG
2022.07.10: 89 Backpack (left) and 32 Chunk (right) fish the far pool, 7/10/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
32 Chunk and 89 Backpack Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-10-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.11: 32 Chunk 7/11/2022 NPS photos by L Law KNP&P Flickr, #1 and #2.
32 Chunk eating his fish near the platform, 7/11/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
32 Chunk eating his fish near the platform Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-11-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.13: 32 Chunk in the office showing all his battle scars, 7/13/2022 video by Cheryl B.
7-13-2022 BF Chunk 32 in the office showing all his battle scars Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
2022.07.14: NWBearlove92's 7/14/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk sitting on top of the falls. He was successfully fishing the conveyer belt before he was displaced by 856. His muzzle scar has healed very well. 7/14/22." NWBearlove92's 7/14/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk has such an interesting sweet face. I love his worried look. He is one of my favorites….Just a very successful consistently fat bear. Who doesn’t love 32? 7/14/22."
Please request Amy's (aka NWBEARLOVE92) permission prior to using any of her photographs!
2022.07.16: 854 Divot wants the conveyer belt, 7/16/2022 video by mckate. "32 wasn't budging though. You'd think Chunk might have shown Divot a little consideration given their romantic history."
16 Jul 2022- 854 Wants the Conveyor Belt (explore.org)-2
Video by mckate
2022.07.19: 856 makes sure that 32 Chunk knows who's in charge, 7/19/2022 video by Jen Schneider
856 makes sure that 32 Chunk knows who's in charge Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-19-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.20: 856 vs 32 Chunk, 7/20/2022 video by chatter and Brooks Camp visitor Kara di Baleaux. Shared in chat on 8/4/2022. "856 marks tree in front of Chunk. They have an altercation and 856 struts away close to 747, who takes notice. Chunk moves up river soon after but keeps his distance from 747." 32 Chunk is seen at 0:53 (on the right) and at 1:52. 747 is seen at 1:30.
856 v Chunk Brooks Falls 20 Jul 22 9-03 AM AKDT
Video by Kara di Baleaux
2022.07.21: 32 Chunk up close, 7/21/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
Close-up of 32 Chunk Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-21-2022-2
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.22: 32 Chunk wants to mate, 361 wants to fish, 7/22/2022 video by mckate.
22 Jul 2022- 32 Wants to Mate, 361 Wants to Fish (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2022.07.25: 32 Chunk and 435 Holly fish the far pool, 7/25/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
32 Chunk and 435 Holly Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-25-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.26: 89 Backpack, 99 and 32 Chunk (front to back) fish in harmony, 7/26/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
89 Backpack, 99, and 32 Chunk Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-26-2022-2
Video by Jen Schneider
2022.07.27: 32 Chunk enjoys his fish, 7/27/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org July 27, 2022-2
Video by JG
2022.07.28: Lori Hocking's (aka Lovethebears1) seven 7/28/2022 photos of 32 Chunk, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.
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2022.07.29: Lori Hocking's (aka Lovethebears1) to 7/29/2022 photos of 32 Chunk, #1 and #2.
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LunaCre's 7/29/2022 gif, 505 pulled an Irish goodbye but was spotted by 32 Chunk.
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2022.07.31: Lori Hocking's (aka Lovethebears1) three 7/31/2022 photos of 32 Chunk, #1, #2 and #3.
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A standoff at the Katmai Corral between 32 Chunk (left), 747 (center) and 480 Otis (right), 7/31/2022 video by Cheryl B. 480 Otis is mostly a bystander while 747 lets 32 Chunk know who is boss.
7-31-2022 BF Stand off @ the Katmai Corral 32 -747- 480 Never show your backside Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
August 2022:[]
2022.08.02: 32 Chunk charges 821, 856 notices and chases 32, 8/2/2022 video by Cheryl B.
BF. 32 bluff charges 821; 856 takes offense and gives chase, moving 151 Explore.org 8-2-22
Video by Cheryl B
32 Chunk shows us his other (right) side as he stands downriver, 8/2/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org August 2, 2022-3
Video by JG
2022.08.05: 747 displaces 32 Chunk after he harasses 854 Divot, 8/5/2022 video by mckate.
5 Aug 2022- 747 Displaces 32 After He Harasses 854 (explore.org)-2
Video by mckate
2022.08.06: 747 confronts 32 Chunk, 8/6/2022 video by JG.
747 confronts 32 - Explore.org August 6, 2022
Video by JG
2022.08.09: 32 Chunk is one of the Big Boys in this 8/9/2022 video by markindify.
2022 08 09 Explore.org BF Divot and the Big "Boys"
Video by markindify
2022.08.10: 854 Divot pounced in the office. 32 Chunk: “😍 I still love her”, 8/10/2022 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk and 854 Divot August 10, 2022 gif by LunaCre
2022.08.11: 747 on the conveyer and 32 Chunk in the office, 8/11/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
747 and 32 Chunk in the office Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 8-11-2022
Video by Jen Schneider
September 2022:[]
32 Chunk appears on the list of Bears Monitored in Fall 2022.
2022.09.02: 32 Chunk returns after a 3 week hiatus, 9/2/2022 video by JG.
32 returns after some time away - Explore.org September 2, 2022
Video by JG
NWBearLove92's 9/2/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk is going to be a strong contender for FBW. He’s been displaced by 747 and 856 quite often, but he’s clearly getting access to lots of food. 9/2/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/2/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk won’t get his own FBW Champ t-shirt this year, but he still has 2 great ears and an awesome muzzle scar. 9/2/22." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/2/2022 photo of 480 Otis and 32 Chunk. "480 Otis was upset with 32 Chunk for not letting him pass by. 856 displaced 480 in the office and he was trying to get out of the way. 9/2/22."
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2022.09.04: 32 Chunk stretches his back, 9/4/2022 video by mckate. "At least that's what I think he was doing."
4 Sep 2022- 32 Stretches His Back (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2022.09.05: NWBearLove92's 9/5/2022 photo of 747 (left) and 32 Chunk (right) and 32 Chunk's photo. "907 just caught a nice big salmon in the jacuzzi and was enjoying it on his rock. This caught 32 Chunk’s attention and he crossed the river to steal the fish. He was being yelled at by 747 all day and was not catching any of his own fish. He successfully pirated the fish from 907. 907 was catching a lot of fish though so he didn’t seem that upset. 907 first photo, 747 & 32 2nd photo, and 32 3rd photo." Amy (NWBEARLOVE92)'s 9/5/2022 photo of 32 Chunk. "32 Chunk’s serious face just before stealing a fresh catch from 907. 907 got out of the way quickly. 9/5/22."
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Bubdoggy shared four 9/5/2022 photos of 32 Chunk on 5/21/2023, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "Adorable 32 Chunk and his always concerned looking expression on September 5, 2022."
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Bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones) 9/5/2022 video, 747 displaying dominance to 856, 820 and 32 Chunk. "747 looped around the far pool showing every bear there that he is the boss. First he moved 856 out of the office just because he could, because he did not want the office. Then he moved a nervous 820 away from his favorite spot by the wall, while 856 moved back to the office. 32 Chunk had moved to 747's normally favored spot on the conveyor, so 747 completed his loop and moved 32 Chunk out. There were some impressive growls to be heard with this move. 801 held his spot during all this commotion. 907 fished successfully in the J while the big guys played musical bear chairs. 909 and 910, were fishing the lip. 910jr and 909jr watched the drama play out on the bank."
747 Displaying Dominance to 856 820 and 32 Chunk 090522 HD
Video by bubdoggy (aka Scott and Kara Jones)
89 Backpack gets a not so warm welcome from 32 Chunk, 9/5/2022 video by JG.
32's not so warm welcome to 89 - Explore.org September 5, 2022
Video by JG
2022.09.06: 32 Chunk 9/6/2022 NPS photo by L Law KNP&P Flickr.
Cam viewer and Brooks camp visitor bubdoggy shared two 9/6/2022 photos of 32 Chunk, 747 and 856 on 2/12/2023, #1and #2. "Here is a slightly different "Bearmuda Triangle" in the far pool on 9/6/22, with 32 Chunk replacing the role previously played by 801 on the day before, but 856 and 747 reprising their roles." Bubdoggy shared five 9/6/2022 photos of 32 Chunk on 5/21/2023, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. "32 Chunk in the office on September 6, 2022. He did a nice job of wedging his light bulb shaped behind right in the nook of the office."
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_747_(near)_and_856_(far)_September_6,_2022_photo_by_bubdoggy_.01.jpg "32 Chunk (left) 747 (near) and 856 (far) September 6, 2022 photo by bubdoggy .01.jpg (3.13 MB)")
_747_(near)_and_856_(far)_September_6,_2022_photo_by_bubdoggy_.02.jpg "32 Chunk (left) 747 (near) and 856 (far) September 6, 2022 photo by bubdoggy .02.jpg (2.84 MB)")
856 charges 32 Chunk and pushes him out of the office twice, 747 watches, 9/6/2022 video by Ssunny.Y. 747 also hassles 32.
-9-6-2022- 856, 747 & 32 Chunk "32 wants to be in the office" (Brooks Falls Bears explore.org)
Video by Sunny.Y
2022.09.07: 32 Chunk's intense eyes scare Alice away, 9/7/2022 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk September 7, 2022 gif by LunaCre
2022.09.08: Bubdoggy shared two 9/8/2022 photos of 274 Overflow with 32 Chunk on 2/1/2023, #1 and #2.
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2022.09.09: 32 Chunk two 9/9/2022 NPS photos by L Law KNP&P Flickr, #1 and #2.
32 Chunk scouts downriver from the falls and then settles in, 9/9/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org September 9, 2022-2
Video by JG
2022.09.11: Angerbodha's 9/11/2022 photo of 32 Chunk (left) and 602 (right).
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2022.09.12: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer angrbodha's 9/12/2022 photo of 856 and 32 Chunk. Angerbodha's two 9/12/2022 photos of 32 Chunk, #1 and #2.
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2022.09.21: 32 Chunk being elusive on the lower river, 9/21/2022 video by JG.
32 being elusive - Explore.org September 21, 2022
Video by JG
2022.09.23: 32 Chunk begs for 480 Otis's fish, 9/23/2022 video by mckate.
23 Sep 2022- 32 Begs for 480's Fish (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2022.09.26: 32 Chunk continued to hang out on the lower river where he could relax, 9/26/2022 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk September 26, 2022 gif by LunaCre
2022.09.30: 32 Chunk displaces 474 and 99, 9/30/2022 video by mckate. "32 seemed just a little bit hesitant about taking 474's spot on the C. I wonder if he remembers their big fight there a few years ago?"
30 Sep 2022- 32 Displaces 474 and 99 (explore.org)
Video by mckate
32 Chunk is seen heading down the riffles, 9/30/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org September 30, 2022-2
Video by JG
October 2022:[]
2022.10.02: 32 Chunk and (maybe?) 775 Lefty had a little discussion, 10/2/2022 gif by LunaCre.
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32 Chunk (right) and 775 Lefty (left) October 2, 2022 gif by LunaCre
2022.10.05: 32 Chunk found a tasty fish by the cutbank, 10/5/2022 gif by LunaCre.
32 Chunk October 5, 2022 gif by LunaCre
2022.10.09: 32 Chunk strolls along the lower river, 10/9/2022 gif by LeafyHyrax.
32 Chunk October 9, 2022 gif by LeafyHyrax
2022.10.12: A quick glimpse of 32 Chunk at the oxbow, 10/12/2022 video by JG.
32 - Explore.org October 12, 2022-2
Video by JG
2022.10.13: 32 Chunk and 602 just hanging in the riffles, 10/13/2022 video by mckate. "I don't know what led up to them being down there together. It might have been an altercation, but 32 has also been known just to seek the companionship of other boars. In any case, 602 looked more than a little uncomfortable. I couldn't tell if he was jaw popping or just yawning a lot. The boars have had some funny moments today."
13 Oct 2022- 32 and 602 Just Hanging in the Riffles (explore.org)-2
Video by mckate
2022.10.18: 32 Chunk is still fishing the lower river, 10/18/2022 video by mckate.
18 Oct 2022- 32's Still Fishing the Lower River (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2022.10.19: 32 Chunk snorkels upriver, 10/19/2022 video by mckate.
19 Oct 2022- 32 Snorkels Up River (explore.org)
Video by mckate
Twelve22's 10/19/2022 video of 32 Chunk walking by the falls low cam. This was the last day that 32 was observed.
32 Chunk Walks By the Falls Low Cam - October 19, 2022 (explore.org)
Video by twelve22
2023: Adult Male[]
2023 Season:[]
32 Chunk was a contestant in the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition. 32 Chunk's July 12, 2023 early season NPS photograph was courtesy of K. Moore and his September 17, 2023 late season NPS photograph was courtesy of Ranger Felicia Jimenez:
32 Chunk's 2023 Fat Bear Week Contestant NPS photographs
July 12, 2023 by K. Moore vs September 17, 2023 by Felicia Jimenez
June 2023:[]
2023.06.17 or Prior: 32 Chunk has been confirmed as observed on June 17, 2023 or prior per Katmai Conservancy's June 17, 2023 11:00 Facebook post:
July 2023:[]
2023.07.08: 32 Chunk grazes on the lower river in this video mckate captured:
8 Jul 2023- 32 Grazes on Lower River (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk walks by the Brooks Falls Low view cam in these gifs (#1 & #2) created by Cruiser (p 17:12).:
32 Chunk's and 747's interaction on July 8, 2023, video captured by jwkimages on Instagram
07.08.23 Chunk beats on 747. Makes his point. Both bears are ok. jwkimages on Insta-2
video by jwkimages on Instagram
2023.07.09: 32 Chunk tries the jacuzzi video by Cruiser:
(mckate captured this video of 32's quick dip in the j)
32 Chunk tries the jacuzzi, then leaves BFL 09Jul23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
32 Chunk braves the rapids in this video mckate captured:
9 Jul 2023- 32 Braves the Rapids (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.12: 32 Chunk sniffs around the riffles in this video by Cruiser:
(mckate captured this video of 32 Chunk when he squeezes through)
32 Chunk sniffs around the Riffles 12Jun23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
801 and 128 Grazer come to blows, 32 Chunk moves both 801 & 128 in mckate's video:
12 Jul 2023- 801 and 128 Come to Blows, 32 Moves Both (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.14: 912 "Mufasa" was smart to catch his fish quietly in the jacuzzi, but 820 was watching, then 83 Wayne Brother and 32 Chunk eventually get involved in the pirating attempt. 912 got to keep all of his fish in this video by mckate:
14 Jul 2023- Pirates Abound (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.15: The dominance hierarchy story of the 2023 season continues to unfold in the two interactions captured by mckate on July 15, 2023.
In chapter one of today's display of dominance, 32 Chunk tells 747 he is not welcome in the far pool. 747 stood there for the longest time afterwards. Chunk seems to be enjoying throwing his weight around. mckate's video of the 32 & 747 interaction:
15 Jul 2023- 32 Tells 747 He's Not Welcome in Far Pool (explore.org)
video by mckate
Later, 856 Reminds 32 Who's Boss. mckate notes: "It looked like 856 came down the hill specifically to do this, so I suspect that he witnessed 32 keeping 747 from the far pool. 856 is always watching...". mckate's video of the 856 & 32 interaction:
15 Jul 2023- 856 Reminds 32 Who's Boss (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.16: Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) captured this photograph of 32 Chunk (p 09/01/2023 06:19). Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) also captured this photograph of 32 Chunk and his expressive face (p 09/02/2023 13:23). 32 Chunk also provided Amy (NWBEARLOVE92) the opportunity to captured this photograph of him following the scent of 153. She didn’t seem very interested though. She swam all the way across the river and gave him the slip (p 09/05/23 15:21).:
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In case you’ve ever wondered what 32 Chunk’s underside looks like…..He was taking some aggression out on a poor tree near the falls platform…3 photos (#1, #2 & #3) taken by Amy Incillo (aka NWBearLove92) 07/16/23. (p 10/06/24 13:53).:
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32 Chunk does a sleepy boar dominance checkup while 747 just stares at him and 89 Backpack avoids confrontation gif created by Owl & Osprey (p 16:23).:
mckate captured this video of 32 Chunk disturbing 747's nap. Something 32 undoubtedly learned from 856.:
16 Jul 2023- 32 Disturbs 747's Nap (explore.org)
video by mckate
Four boars vie for a fish accompanied by a spectating sow video captured by mckate. That was 28 "E" with the catch. 913 "Moomba" grabbed half of it, and 151 Walker came for it sending 913 over the lip. 32 Chunk got the half away from 913 in the jacuzzi. 151 ran down to see if he could grab it, but didn't want to mess with 32. At least 28E got to keep half of his catch. 17 (aka "505F") watched it all from the sidelines.:
16 Jul 2023- Four Boars Vie for a Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.17: 32 Chunk pirates 747's fish in this video captured by mckate:
17 Jul 2023- 32 Steals 747's Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk pirates 747 again in mckate's video:
17 Jul 2023- 32 Pirates 747 Again (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.18: 32 Chunk harasses 747 again video captured by mckate:
18 Jul 2023- 32 Harasses 747 Again (explore.org)
video by mckate
856 has a discussion with 32 Chunk in this video mckate captured:
18 Jul 2023- 856 Has a Discussion with 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.19: 32 Chunk puts on a dominance display for 747 in this video captured by mckate:
19 Jul 2023- 32 Puts on Dominance Display for 747 (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk straightens his day bed but then decides he is too hot and sleeps off his salmon coma in the river; mckate captured this video:
19 Jul 2023- 32 Straightens Daybed (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.21: 32 Chunk displaces 83 Wayne Brother from the conveyor belt in mckate's video:
21 Jul 2023- 32 Moves 83 from Conveyor Belt (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk disturbs 747's nap again, not long after he booted him from the jacuzzi in this video captured by mckate:
21 Jul 2023- 32 Disturbs 747's Nap Again (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.23: 32 Chunk holds 747 hostage video by mckate. This went on forever because Chunk seemed to go into salmon coma and forgot what he was doing. 747 was eventually able to sneak away.:
23 Jul 2023- 32 Holds 747 Hostage (explore.org)
video by mckate
August 2023:[]
2023.08.31: 32 Chunk returns to the Brooks River after his walkabout appearing to have eaten well while he was away. Gwynne created this gif (p 07:29). Gwynne also created this gif of 32 Chunk's return (p 08:01). Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 32's piercing eyes and furrowed brow (p 08:51).:
32 Chunk's return to the Brooks River after his walkabout was captured in this video by mckate:
31 Aug 2023- 32 Returns from His Walkabout (explore.org)
video by mckate
Blair-55 created this gif of 32 Chunk & 164 interacting on August 31, 2023. 32 Chunk was not in the mood for 164 "Bucky Dent's" company (p 15:30).:
32 Chunk's August 31, 2023 morning return to the Brooks River from his August walkabout made for some highly anticipated cam viewing today. As Ranger Naomi shared, 747 spent his early morning strolling through Brooks Camp and the lower river as 32 Chunk made his post-walkabout return to the falls. However, 747 eventually made his way to the falls where 32 Chunk was still fishing when 747 arrived to fish the falls and the "big bear meet up" ensued. How will the Brooks River hierarchy play out in this 2023 fall season? Just like in late spring/early summer...only time will tell. Equally important to note today is that 856 is still out on walkabout, so his influence in the hierarchy may change some things when he returns for the 2023 fall season!
mckate captured this video of 747 and 32 Chunk. This was the first time they've seen each other since July when Chunk was making 747's life difficult by waking him up from his naps and stealing his fish. Chunk moved from the conveyor belt to meet 747, but there were no fireworks. 747 moved in to take the conveyor belt and 32 went to the office.:
31 Aug 2023- 747 and 32 Meet (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk and 747 had been quietly fishing the far pool for some time when 747 decided it was time to properly confront 32. 32 Chunk really just wanted to finish his fish, but responded to 747's challenge. 747 eventually seemed to feel that he won the standoff, but when he began to walk away Chunk did too. This encounter between these two large dominant boars appears to be a draw. mckate captured this video of their interaction. In true 747 fashion, 747 initiated this encounter with 32 Chunk after this afternoon's play-by-play had ended.:
31 Aug 2023- 747 Decides to Confront 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
Rae_Rae captured this gif of 747 confronting 32 Chunk on August 31, 2023 (p 16:28).:
32 Chunk later tests 747's resolve, possibly attempting to displace 747 from the conveyor...but 747 stood his ground and did not budge in this video captured by mckate.:
31 Aug 2023- 32 Tests 747's Resolve (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2023:[]
2023.09.01: Gwynne created this gif of 32 Chunk's twitchy nose (p 09:06).:
32 Chunk wants 747's spot in this video captured by mckate. 32 is tired of being stuck in the office. 747 says, "No!" and 32 stomps back to his spot.:
1 Sep 2023- 32 Wants 747's Spot (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk begs for 747's fish in this video mckate captured. 747 said, "No!" and the chest punching commenced. They appear pretty equally matched, but would this battle of the big boars go to 747 because, while 747 lost his fish, held his spot. 164 "Bucky Dent" was watching it all with great interest.:
1 Sep 2023- 32 Begs for 747's Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
Call_Me_Maeby created this gif of 747 and 32 Chunk's showdown that transpired when 32 Chunk was begging for 747's fish as 164 "Bucky Dent" pays close attention (p 18:29). Call_Me_Maeby also created this slo-mo gif of the interaction between 747 and 32 Chunk (p 18:50). Call_Me_Maeby shared that watching this squabble in slo-mo, 747 & 32 Chunk didn't really put their mouths on each other, but instead just screamed into each other's mouth.:
32 Chunk keeps 747 on his toes in this video mckate captured:
1 Sep 2023- 32 Keeps 747 on His Toes (explore.org)
video by mckate
Cruiser created this gif of 747 and 32 Chunk (p 21:13). Following this interaction, 747 sulked away and left to mark some trees (Call_Me_Maeby p 21:28).:
32 Chunk wanted 747 out of the conveyor, 747 exited, and Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) (p 13:24).:
MaryMOtis 2016 created this gif of 32 Chunk successfully fishing with 747 (near) (p 16:19). MaryMOtis 2016 created this gif of 747 with a fish & 32 Chunk (far) (p 16:24). 747 (near) & 32 Chunk (far) backing up in this gif created by MaryMOtis 2016 (p 16:45). 32 Chunk (left) & 747 (right) gif created by MaryMOtis 2016 (p 17:14).:
32 Chunk gives 747 the conveyor, TWICE! in this video captured by mckate:
2 Sep 2023- 32 Gives 747 the Conveyor Belt Twice (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk accuses 747 of stealing his fish in mckate's video:
2 Sep 2023- 32 Accuses 747 of Stealing His Fish (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.03: 32 Chunk puts on a dominance display for 747 video captured by mckate:
3 Sep 2023- 32 Puts on a Dominance Display for 747 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.04: 32 Chunk notices 217 in this video mckate captured:
4 Sep 2023- 32 Notices 217 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.05: 474 arrives and is followed by 32 Chunk in this video captured by mckate;
5 Sep 2023- 474 Arrives and is Followed by 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.06: 32 Chunk acknowledges 151 Walker's return in this video mckate captured:
6 Sep 2023- 32 Acknowledges 151's Return (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.12: 32 Chunk snacks on the lower river in mckate's video. 32 Chunk pretty much disappeared from the falls a few days ago when 856 showed up, so it is nice to see him using the lower river.:
12 Sep 2023- 32 Snacks on the Lower River (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.16: 32 Chunk more than lives up to his name in mckate's video:
16 Sep 2023- 32 More Than Lives Up to His Name (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.17: 747 sends 32 Chunk back to his corner in this video captured by mckate. 747 seems like he's just about had it with 32's challenges.:
17 Sep 2023- 747 Sends 32 Back to His Corner (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.20: 503 keeps an eye on 32 Chunk in mckate's video. 32 was also watching 503, but 32 didn't leave the office and patrol the falls until 503 was down well past the riffles.:
20 Sep 2023- 503 Keeps an Eye on 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.21: LunaCre created these gifs (#1, #2 & #3) of one of the interactions between 503 Cubadult and 32 Chunk (p 09/22/23 15:17).:
32 Chunk takes exception to 503 Cubadult at the falls in this video captured by Cruiser:
32 Chunk takes exception to 503 at the the Falls. BF 21Sep23 explore.org
video by Cruiser
32 Chunk makes two attempts to eject 503 Cubadult from the falls and fails. 503 Cubadult knows that 32 does not have the attention span for these games of cat and mouse. mckate captured their interactions in this video.:
(JG captured this video of 503 circling around 32 Chunks two intimidation attempts)
21 Sep 2023- 32 Makes Two Attempts to Eject 503 from Falls (explore.org)
video by mckate
During the September 26, 2023 play-by-play (@ approx 1:03:00 -1:05:00), Resident Naturalist Mike Fitz, discusses the September 21, 2023 interaction between 503 Cubadult and 32 Chunk.:
Play by Play 9.26.23 & Fat Bear Junior Bracket Reveal - Brooks Live Chat-2
2023.09.23: 32 Chunk enjoys a riffles snack in this video captured by mckate. Be sure to watch to the end for a sight to behold.:
23 Sep 2023- 32 Enjoys a Riffles Snack (explore.org)
video by mckate
602 waits for 32 Chunk to leave in mckate's video:
23 Sep 2023- 602 Waits for 32 to Leave the Office (explore.org)
video by mckate
856 returns and moves 32 Chunk from the office in this video mckate captured. 32 Chunk did not look happy. He's been enjoying his status as the temporary top boar.:
23 Sep 2023- 856 Returns and Moves 32 from Office (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.25: 32 awakened from his daydream in this video by mckate. Nothing like 856 strolling right by to bring you to full alertness.:
25 Sep 2023- 32 Awakened from His Daydream (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.27: 602 patiently waits for 32 Chunk to vacate the office in this video captured by mckate:
27 Sep 2023- 602 Waits Patiently for 32 to Vacate the Office (explore.org)
video by mckate
October 2023:[]
2023.10.06: 32 Chunk went bulbous rump to bulbous rump against 806's 2023 spring cub in Match 5 of the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition. This match was a jaw-dropping generational joust between the tough tectonic tank 806 Jr and the bomb of a boar, 32 Chunk the hunk. In the game of percentages, cubs can outcompete adult bears in weight gain to body size. The tank grew 7000%, while 32 the hunk…well, he just blew up, he’s practically a Chunkasaurus. 32 flatten the floof with 80,676 votes and the tenacious tank failed to dunk on the Chunk with 39,118 votes.:
2023.10.09: 32 Chunk, the rugged refrigerator of a bear, is ready to rumble in Match 9 of the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition. But is he as tough as he looks? He’ll need to be to beat 901. This fiery female packs the heat in this head-to-head (and belly-to-belly) match-up. Plumping up while providing for her cubs secured her spot in the semifinal. Don’t let the fire burn out.:
32 smothered 901’s flame with his colossal caboose with 70,242 vs 33,032 votes in this semifinals round.:
2023.10.10: Which bear will reign supreme? Two of the most dominant bears in the river face off as first-time finalists in the Fat Bear Week finale! 128 Grazer’s powerful presence is as thunderous as her thick tree trunk thighs. She’s large and in charge but is she beatable in the bracket? 32 Chunk’s gargantuan gut has cast a shadow on his competition and has launched this Leviathan to the last round. Can his pudginess propel him to the prize?
Voters have spoken LOUDLY. (You practically screamed at us.) We have our 2023 Fat Bear Week winner: 128 Grazer! The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut. The Mondo mountain of a male, 32 Chunk, proved his prominent posterior was worthy of a whopping win (Chin up, Chunk). But in the end, Chunk got Grazered. The bear with the biggest beardonkadonk joins the Fat Bear Week Hall of Chompions. Let’s crown our Queen that’s thicker than a bowl of oatmeal, 128 Grazer! Long live the Queen! 128 Grazer took the title with 108,321 votes to 32 Chunk's 23,134 votes.
2024: Adult Male[]
32 Chunk spends the 2024 season making moves to the most dominant boar known to use the river this season. 32 Chunk provides park visitors and cam viewers the harsh reality of the brown bear world in many of his interactions with other bears that are using the river during the 2024 season as he asserts his dominance as the most dominant boar.
WARNING: 2024 season footage and photographs of 32 Chunk may contain violent content.
May 2024:[]
2024.05.12 - 2024.05.18: 32 Chunk was observed. On May 22, 2024 at 07:21 AKDT, Brooks Lodge shared this video of "32 Chunk walking below the bridge last week" (sometime between 05/12/24-05/18/24).
2024.05.20 or Prior: Katie Stolpestad captured this video of 32 Chunk rolling on the ground and removing some bark from a tree in camp (p 05/20/2024).
June 2024:[]
2024.06.13: The Explore.org cam crew at Brooks Camp got to witness 32 Chunk's return to the Brooks River area for the 2024 season. Explore shared this video recorded this morning by Brian Byrd.
2024.06.20: 32 Chunk was the first bear observed on the Explore.org live cams during the 2024 bearcam season. LunaCre created these gifs of the observations cam viewers made of 32 Chunk on the first day the live cams were available this season. 32 Chunks stops by to check out the falls (#6), 32 Chunk shows off his cowboy walk on the spit (#7). 32 Chunk stroll down the road (#8). 32 Chunk shakes it off in this bonus gif (#9) by LunaCre. (p 06/21/24 01:00).:
32 Chunk, the first 2024 season bear observed on the Explore.org live cams, stops by the falls in this video captured by twelve22:
32 Chunk Stops by the Falls - June 20, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
32 Chunk has been out and about today along the river making his rounds that eventually led his to explore the spit in this video by twelve22:
32 Chunk Strolls on the Spit - June 20, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
2024.06.22: 32 Chunk makes an appearance in twelve22's video:
32 Chunk Makes an Appearance - June 22, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
32 Chunk makes another visit to the falls in this video captured by twelve22:
32 Chunk Makes Another Appearance Above the Falls - June 22, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
2024.06.25: 32 Chunk patrols the lower river in this video twelve22 captured:
32 Chunk Patrols the Lower River - June 25, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
32 Chunk welcomes 164 "Bucky Dent" back to the falls in twelve22's video:
32 Chunk Welcomes 164 Back to the Falls - June 25, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
2024.06.27: Truman Everts captured this photograph of 32 Chunk at 16:14 (p 07/12/2022 15:55). 32 Chunk walking towards you in this 16:19 photograph captured by Truman Everts (p 11/07/2024 12:34). 32 Chunk photograph by Truman Everts taken at 16:20 (p 07/10/2024 20:40).:
Please request Truman Everts' permission PRIOR to using his photographs!
32 Chunk poses on a rock in this video captured by twelve22:
32 Chunk Poses on a Rock - June 27, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
32 Chunk welcomes 856 back to the falls for the 2024 season in twelve22's video. 856 is the one on the left getting shoved into the water by 32 Chunk on the right:
32 Chunk Welcomes 856 Back to the Falls - June 27, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22 856 left & 32 Chunk right
Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM) captured a similar video of 856's 2024 season live cam return and shared this information in the description: "856 has been seen in area, but this is his first time on the live cams. Video start with 32 Chunk going behind platform, 856 approaches on the river and 32 charges. 32 wins the scuffle - he turns his back and walks away. 856 spends a long time standing in place perhaps staring down 32 somewhere nearby but off camera. Finally 856 relaxes enough to take a nap.":
27 Jun 2024- 32 Chunk welcomes 856 arriving at the falls (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.06.29: 32 Chunk displays his dominance by scent marking a tree in this video captured by twelve22:
32 Chunk Scent Marks a Tree - June 29, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
856's nap on the shore of the riffles is interrupted by 32 Chunk in this video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM).:
29 Jun 2024- 856 nap at riffles interrupted by 32 Chunk (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.06.30: twelve22 captured this video of 32 Chunk eating some greens:
32 Chunk Eats Some Greens - June 30, 2024 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
July 2024:[]
2024.07.01: 913 "Moomba" and 32 Chunk catch fish while 856 walks through in this video Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM) captured.:
01 Jul 2024- 913 and 856 and 32 Chunk at the falls (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.02: 212/138 makes a quick catch ahead of 32 Chunk in mckate's video:
2 Jul 2024- 212 Makes a Quick Catch Ahead of 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk greets 503 Cubadult while 856 watches in this video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM). 503 Cubadult arrived today and as he toured the falls, 32 Chunk walked out to dominate him. 503 left the falls passing possible father 856 on the way out. 912 was stuck in the middle and got out fast.:
02 Jul 2024- 32 Chunk greets 503 while 856 watches (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.03: 32 Chunk unleashes an unprovoked attack on a resting 747 in these gifs (#1, #2 & #3) created by Blair-55 (p 14:31). oregonshefisher created this gif of 32 attacking 747 (p 14:32). Rae_Rae created this gif of 32's sneak attack of 747 (p 14:35). fernw created this slo-mo gif of 747's astonishing athleticism (p 14:49). FloppyRightEar created these gifs (#1 & #2) and captured these snapshots (#1, #2, #3, #4 & #5) of 32's attack of a sleeping 747 (p 14:55).:
32 Chunk takes a hunk out of 747 in JMcNature's video:
(Chris Muir's similar video of 32 Chun & 747)
32 Chunk Bites 747 ▪︎ Katmai Brown Bears ▪︎ 7-3-24 ▪︎ Explore.org
video by JMcNature
402 was observed fishing the lip of the falls later, however her cub was not observed with her at this time (the cub could have been treed or parked out of frame). However, 32 Chunk was showing some interest in 402 and appeared to be sniffing "402's scent" ~ could this behavior be due to 402 going into estrus? Terry Miller aka sundogsNM captured this video of a curious 32 Chunk repeatedly displacing 402 while she is attempting to fish the lip. 402 does have success on the lip after 32 Chunk moves away from below the lip of the falls.:
03 Jul 2024- 32 Chunk bugging lip fisher 402 (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.05: 32 Chunk courts 101 (402's 2018 offspring) while 402 attempts to fish the lip of the falls in this video by Terry Miller aka sundogsNM. 402's 2024 2.5 year-old cub is not observed with 402 at this time and is presumed to have been emancipated.:
05 Jul 2024- 32 Chunk pursues 101 past her mom 402 (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.08: Amy Incillo (aka NWBearLove92) captured this photograph of 32 Chunk on the island (p 11/15/2024 12:04).:
Please request Amy Incillo (NWBearLove92)'s permission PRIOR to using her photographs!
2024.07.09: Lovethebears1 captured this photograph of 32 "Chunk commanding the Falls: however, 503 did not yield the J to him. And, 503's head is much bigger than Chunks. He (503) is going to be a huge bear". (p 19:06).: Please request Lovethebears1's permission PRIOR to using their photographs!
2024.07.10: FormerBear created these gifs (#1, #2 & #3) of the interaction between 807, 503 Cubadult & 32 Chunk. (p 18:26). FormerBear also shared this information about their observations during the interaction: "503 catches fish in the J, 807 comes closer to beg for the fish, too close and too assertive for 503 's liking. 503 charges him and a quick push, swipe, asserts his dominance over 807 , but drops fish.....enter 32 who charges 503, moves them both and gets 503 's fish-to-go and eat on the island" (p 17:59).:
2024.07.16: 402 is courted by 32 Chunk, 747 and her own offspring, 503 Cubadult while 856 watches in this video captured by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM). 402 is trying to fish from the lip but boars are interested in courting her. 402 keeps slipping away and circling round to go back to fishing. Meanwhile the boars all end up on the lip together. 32 Chunk confronts 747 while 503 Cubadult keeps 402 company. Meanwhile, 856 is sitting comfortable way in back and watching all the drama. He has courted 402 many times over the years and this time he watches the younger boars compete for her attention.:
16 Jul 2024- 402 pursued by 32, 747, 503 while 856 watches (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.17: 32 Chunk caught 151 Walker flirting with 402 in this video captured by mckate:
17 Jul 2024- 32 Catches 151 Flirting with 402 (explore.org)
video by mckate
32 Chunk and 747 court 402 at a crowded falls in this video captured by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM).:
17 Jul 2024- 32 and 747 court 402 at crowded falls (explore.org)
video by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM)
2024.07.18: 32 Chunk & 747 vie for 402's attention in this video mckate captured. Terry Miller shared this information in the description of her video linked below.: "This is one of the last days we see the boars following 402. There is no drama, just a slow motion pursuit and jostling for position. Most the sows are a third the size of these 1000lb boars and will run away. But 402 is a large sow and is in charge. She shows no interest and they all disappear through the grass at the oxbow. She will chose who will mate with her when she is decided.":
(Terry Miller's (aka sundogsNM) similar video of 32 & 747 courting 402)
18 Jul 2024- 32 and 747 Vie for 402's Attention (explore.org)
video by mckate
2024.07.20: WARNING VIOLENT CONTENT!
32 Chunk attacks 910's 2.5 year-old biological cub (aka 910 Jr) after 910 Jr attempts independent fishing below the falls. 910 comes to rescue 910 Jr from 32 Chunk's attack in this video by Cruiser.
Violent Content- 32 attacks 910jr after she goes for fish. Jul 20 2024 explore.org
video by Cruiser
2024.07.27: VIOLENT CONTENT WARNING!!!!!
At approximately 18:00 AKDT 128 Grazer's spring cubs washed over the lip of the falls when many bears were actively fishing below the falls. 128 Grazer acted immediately descending the falls to retrieve her offspring. When 128 Grazer directs her attention to the larger of the two spring cubs, the smaller of the two spring cub begins to float down river in the direction of dominant boar 32 Chunk. The smallest of 128 Grazer's spring cubs was violently attacked by 32 Chunk. 128 Grazer quickly came to her smallest cub's defense causing 32 Chunk to release her now injured spring cub. 128 Grazer's larger spring cub was able to flee to the safety of the "nanny tree" as 128 Grazer continued to defend her smaller spring cub from not only 32 Chunk, but also an approaching 504.
Anupriya Haribabu aka itsallabouttanu was at the park at the time of the incident and captured this "BOOTS ON THE GOUND" video. Warning this video is violent and graphic!
ManyaP captured this GRAPHIC normal speed video and this sped-up video from the Explore.org live cams of the incident that lead to the injury of 128 Grazer's smallest spring cub by 32 Chunk:
**WARNING** Chunk 32 Goes After 128’s Cubbie, Gets Grazered (explore.org BF-RF cam) 07.27.24
video captured from Explore livecams by ManyaP
**WARNING**32 Chunk Attacks 128’s Cubbie, Gets Grazered (Sped up) (explore.org BF-RF) 07.27.24
video captured from Explore livecams by ManyaP
Explore's Resident Naturalist Mike Fitz, KNP&P Ranger Susan Bruce, KNP&P Ranger Susan Contreras, and Katmai Conservancy's Naomi Boak hosted a live chat on July 29, 2024 at 12:00 AKDT to discuss the July 27, 2024 circumstances and the incident between these bears of Brooks Falls.
128 Grazer & 32 Chunk Event Breakdown - Brooks Live Chat
July 29, 2024 Live Chat Explore video
August 2024:[]
2024.08.21: 32 Chunk (left) & 747 (right) gif created by tzusruled (p 17:52). 164 "Bucky Dent" (near) & 32 Chunk (far) gif created by Blair-55 (p 19:16).:
2024.08.22: 32 Chunk celebrates Tongue Out Tuesday without out a care that it is actually Thursday in this gif created by fernw (p 17:42). Some veterinarians suggest that repeated licking with the tongue hyper-stretched out can be a sign of an upset stomach in dogs, could 32 Chunk's belly be feeling all those salmon? Time for 32 Chunk to indulge in some clay consumption?:
2024.08.23: FloppyRightEar created this gif of 89 Backpack (right) with former playmate, 32 Chunk (left) (p 08/24/2024 13:33 #3).:
2024.08.24: 32 Chunk looking chunky & hunky in this gif created by FloppyRightEar (p 10:13). Blair-55 created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 32 Chunk at 50% speed (p 11:29). Liv_Owl&Osprey created these gifs (#1 & #2) of 32 Chunk showing us his river dance moves (p 15:38).:
"Cha Cha"
"Beep Beep Beep"
2024.08.29: Cruiser created this gif of 32 Chunk, is that salmon on his lip? (p 16:50):
32 Chunk displaces 284 "Electra" in this gif created by PDXFan2023 (p 17:08).:
274 Overflow arrives for the 2024 live cam season. mckate captured this video of 274 Overflow's arrival and being held hostage by 32 Chunk. 32 Chunk initially kind of ignored 274 Overflow, but then 274 Overflow showed too much interest in 32 Chunk's fish and got a little too close. 32 Chunk held him hostage for about four minutes which is not quite as long as 747 would hold 634 Popeye, but it probably felt long to 274 Overflow. Hopefully this doesn't scare 274 Overflow away, although he's kind of used to drawing the ire of more dominant males.:
29 Aug 2024- 274 Arrives and Gets Held Hostage by 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2024:[]
2024.09.08: Amy Incillo captured this photograph of 32 Chunk at the falls (p 09/29/24 15:20). Amy Incillo (aka NWBearLove92) also captured this photograph of 747 (p 09/29/24 15:32).:
Please request Amy Incillo's (aka NWBearLove92) permission PRIOR to using her photograph!
2024.09.10: Liv_Owl&Osprey created this "Back it up big boy, beep beep beep" gif of 32 Chunk (p 19:03).:
"Back it up big boy, beep beep beep"
2024.09.11: 32 Chunk showing surprising athleticism in this gif created by Liv_Owl&Osprey (p 20:56).:
602 gets a not so welcoming welcome back from 32 Chunk in this gif created by Cruiser (p 15:36). 32 Chunk (right) tries to make a point to 602 (left) in this gif created by Cruiser (p 15:53). 602 (left) and 32 Chunk (right) demonstrate their very different scent marking styles in this gif created by MaebyBeanDidIt (p 18:34).:
Cruiser captured this video of 32 Chunk sending a message (of dominance) to 602:
32Chunk sending a message to 602 BF Sep 11 2024 explore.org
video by Cruiser
UrsineFeline captured this video of 32 Chunk trying to make a point to 602 (and showing off his junk).:
Chunk shows off his Junk
video by UrsineFeline
2024.09.12: 99 returns to the river and gets chased by 32 Chunk in this video captured by mckate. mckate also shared this information in the description of her video "While 32 was strutting around and feeling like BMOC, 99 went up river and came back down over the falls and was sitting on the conveyor belt by the time 32 finally made his way back over to the office. lol I would have recorded all of that, but the cam never zoomed in enough to make it worthwhile".:
12 Sep 2024- 99 Returns and Gets Chased by 32 (explore.org)
video by mckate
2024.09.13: 32 Chunk struggles to climb the steep hill on the far side of the falls. CamOp Twigs created this gif (p 10:39). Blair-55 created this gif (p 09/14/24 07:51). LunaCre created this gif of 32 Chunk's "struggle is real" climb (p 09/14/24 15:44 #23). Explore.org shared a video clip of 32 Chunk's steep hill climbing struggles in their September 14, 2024 Instagram post.:
2024.09.14: MOGU created this close-up side view gif of 32 Chunk (p 12:24). FloppyRightEar created this gif series (#1, #2, #3 & #4) from approximately 11:55 AKDT (p 16:23):
2024.09.18: The 2024 Fat Bear Week Contest is rapidly approaching. The time to submit campaign posters is upon us and cam viewers have their fingers on their keyboards to support their favorite bears. Cruiser created this 2024 Fat Bear Week Poster of 32 Chunk (p 10:47). gayanddisabled created this 2024 Fat Bear Week Poster of 32 Chunk (p 10:51 #1).:
503 Cubadult and 32 Chunk have a discussion in this gif created by ArcticWinter (p 17:04).:
2024.09.30:
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT!
32 Chunk appropriates 469's "Digger"/"Patches" cache containing the remains of 402. 469 killed 402 on the morning of September 30, 2024 then dragging her lifeless body into the trees near the mouth of Brooks River/Naknek Lake on the camp side.
2025: Adult Male[]
For Future Use
How 32 Chunk Got His Nickname:[]
It is not known to us how 32 Chunk got his nickname, we may never unlock this mystery...but he certainly "grew into it" if it wasn't because of how he packs on and consistently retains his tonnage.
Fun Facts About 32 Chunk:[]
- 32 Chunk and 89 Backpack would often play together, they were an entertaining duo that did not disappoint when park visitors or cam viewers got to observe their "fun". 32 has since moved on to more dominant boar behaviors along the river.
- 32 Chunk returned in July of 2021 with a large fresh diagonal gash across his muzzle. We do not know how he obtained the injury. It will forever remain one of the mysteries of 32 Chunk's life history.
- 32 Chunk had a violent interaction with one of 128 Grazer's 2024 spring cubs (smaller of the 2) which ultimately lead to the death of 128's tiny offspring.
- Add here
Known Courting & Mating:[]
2012 or PRIOR: (Published April 2013):[]
402 & 32 Chunk Mating:[]
32 Chunk mating with 402 video by Josep Mª Puig Bernaus:
32 Chunk mating with 402 2012 or prior EL CORTEJO NUPCIAL video by Josep Mª Puig Bernaus
2012:[]
130 Tundra: Courting June 2012[]
In June 2012, 32 Chunk appeared to be courting 130 Tundra.
2013:[]
130 Tundra: Courting June 2013[]
In June 2013, 32 Chunk appeared to be courting 130 Tundra and other females in the area.
2014:[]
Young Adult Females: Courting May 2014 & June 2014[]
In 2014, 32 was observed courting young adult females in May and June.
2015:[]
Young Adult Females: Courting May 2015 & June 2015[]
In 2015, 32 was observed courting young adult females in May and June.
2016:[]
Need to complete this section
2017:[]
402 (?) Courting July 5, 2017:[]
2017.07.05: 32 Chunk courting a female bear (402 maybe?) video by Melissa Freels.:
Chunk Courting Female Bear, July 5, 2017 by Melissa Freels (402 maybe?)
2018:[]
For future use
2019: []
854 Divot: Courting July 2019[]
2019.07.02: 32 Chunk courting 854 Divot video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk and 854 Divot play courting on LR 7 2 2019 by Lani H
2019.07.07: 32 Chunk courting 854 Divot video by Lani H.:
32 Chunk and 854 Divot on the point 7 7 2019 by Lani H-0
2022:[]
171 & 32 Chunk Courting:[]
June or July 2022: Park visitor fwmj's Instagram video of 32 Chunk courting 171.
361 & 32 Chunk Courting:[]
2022.07.22: 32 Chunk wants to mate, 361 wants to fish, 7/22/2022 video by mckate.
22 Jul 2022- 32 Wants to Mate, 361 Wants to Fish (explore.org)
Video by mckate
2024:[]
101 & 32 Chunk Courting:[]
2024.07.05: 32 Chunk was observed courting 101 in close proximity to her mother, 402. Terry Miller aka sundogsNM captured this video.
402 & 32 Chunk Courting:[]
2024.07.16: Terry Miller captured this video of 402 being courted by 32 Chunk, 747, and her own offspring, 503 Cubadult while 856 watched.
2024.07.17: 32 Chunk and 747 court 402 at a crowded falls in this video captured by Terry Miller (aka sundogsNM).
2024.07.18: 32 Chunk & 747 vie for 402's attention in this video mckate captured.
Known Relatives:[]
None known at this time
32 Chunk was successfully darted in 2017 by Ranger Michael Saxton for the genetics study so there is a possibility we we learn more about 32 Chunk's family tree.
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2016:[]
There were no darting attempt, successful or unsuccessful, of 32 Chunk by Ranger Michael Saxton for the genetics study in 2016.
2017:[]
32 Chunk was successfully darted by Ranger Michael Saxton in October 2017 for the genetics study.