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TobyKeith, a 21-year-old chihuahua from Florida, is once again the worlds oldest living dog, according to Guinness World Records.

747, named after the jumbo jet, weighs an estimated 1,400 pounds — but fraud nearly cost him the annual competition.

Updated October 12, 2022 at 7:11 AM ETWASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) -- Fat Bear Week was rocked by scandal over the weekend after organizers in Alaska uncovered voting irregularities that were meant to ske

And not just any media, but Rolling Stone! Fraud on a massive scale in Alaska. Okay, so it involves a popular election for Fat Bear in Alaska, which is part of something in Alaska called Fat Bear Week, in which people get to vote for the bear they think is the most suitably plump heading into winter hibernation. Ill let Rolling Stone take up the story from here: “ 747

The final matchup brought Bear 747 and Bear 901 head-to-head

Meet one of the "chonkers of the Northwoods."

Known as 'Fat Bear Week,' the humorous tournament was plagued by dirty votes that ultimately changed the outcome of the competition.

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good afternoon, Portland! We never thought we would catch fat bear fever. It's clearly a made-up marketing ploy, we scoffed. But now, on the last day of Fat Bear Week, we celebrate...

Rocked by a voting scandal, this years Fat Bear Week was unlike any other. 747 took the crown after beating out newcomer 901.

Viewers of the "bear cam" watched as select brown bears underwent stark transformations.