A bear called 32 Chunk has won his first title in Fat Bear Week — an online popularity contest run by the US National Park Service that has developed an enthusiastic global following.

The annual online poll, which showcases brown bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park, ended with a battle between two of the region's most titanic residents.

32 Chunk was named the champion over his portly rival 856, raking in the majority of the public's votes — 96,362 to 63,729.

What is Fat Bear Week?

It's an online popularity contest for the resident bears of Katmai National Park in the US state of Alaska.

Fans vote for their favourite in a knockout-style competition until one emerges as the chunky champion.

It all started in 2012 when video cameras were placed throughout the park, giving people live

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