Fat bears are described as ‘adorable’, ‘beloved’, ‘chubby’, ‘champions’. 🐻

Stark contrast with how fat humans are mostly regarded and treated. 😔

Is this genuine appreciation for their burly physicality or #bodyshaming and ridicule in disguise? 🤔

QUOTE – “Fat Bear Week highlights the accomplishments of these burly bruins and shines a spotlight on the healthy ecosystem in which they can thrive,” a news release from the National Park Service says. “

LINK: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fat-bear-week-2023-alaska-katmai-national-park-preserve/

Screenshot of newspaper article. 
Above photo: 
Fat Bear Week will launch this week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska

Photo of fat brown bear standing in water in center 
Text underneath photo: 
Fat Bear Week is about to begin. Meet this year's contenders for the fattest bear in an Alaska national park.
Fat Bear week – screenshot article -[ID incl]

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Geertrui Cazaux (Trudi) #totalliberation #phdCrim #autoimmunelife #veganproghead #wannabedrummer Belgium. Vegetarian since mid '90's and vegan since 2009. My main motive has always been the ethical perspective, although I am also inspired by the environmental and health aspects. Writing about veganism, animal rights and ableism on Graswortels, Brugesvegan, and CripHumanimal

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