The fattest, baddest, nut-loving squirrel around doesn’t just live in North Texas — he rules all of state parks in the Lone Star state. After out-chunking the competition in an online vote, this plump little legend — Chunkosaurus Rex — has claimed the crown as Fat Squirrel Week champion. His stomping grounds at Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose lie about 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife, the quirky contest featured 16 squirrels from state parks across the state, each vying in a bracket-style competition for the title of heftiest rodent. Inspired by Alaska’s famed Fat Bear Week, the event celebrates wildlife bulking up for winter and gives the public a fun excuse to root for their favorite chunky contender. In addition to Chunkosaurus Rex, the final four fluffballs included Chunk Norris from Fort Richardson State Park, Nutella from Lake Mineral Wells State Park, and Stanley "The Texas Tank" from Cleburne State Park.
