The Aleuts fed a polar bear nicknamed "Fat Albert"
The polar polar bear has broken all size records and has become almost one and a half times larger than its relatives. The animal has already been dubbed the world's largest bear: the giant weighs almost 200 kilograms more than any other bear.
Residents of Kaktovik, Alaska, fed the bear themselves. Without breaking the centuries-old tradition, the Aleuts give whale oil to bears as a sign of respect.
It seems Albert doesn't have to starve or hunt on his own.
Professional photographer Edward Boudreau, who took pictures of "Fat Albert", said:
If people fail to get a whale, then bears will have to wait until the sea freezes to start hunting seals. Despite its impressive size, "Fat Albert" is not a record holder. So, back in 1960, the largest polar bear weighed 1001 kg.
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