State warning: That animal killing chickens and rabbits in Anchorage is a wolverine
The normally reclusive predator has been spotted in neighborhoods near Elmore Road.
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Brown and black bears are still awake in the Anchorage area, biologists warn
A homeowner in Eagle River shot and killed a brown bear early Wednesday after it raided a chicken coop.
Federal habitats to help protect humpback whales could be extended to Alaska
Critical habitat designation limits the effects of climate change, direct harvest of prey in commercial fisheries, ocean noise, and pollution created by federal agencies or federal actions, a NOAA spokeswoman said.
Woman recounts encounter with wolverine that left cat covered in slobber
Lenny didn’t have a wound on him but hasn’t been the same since, his owner says.
What colonies and shoulder-season sightings tell us about Alaska’s little brown bats
Some researchers believe little brown bats hibernate in Interior Alaska instead of migrating south through the mountains.
Alaska’s feline Bigfoot? Mountain lion sightings reported in Delta Junction
Biologists say they’ve been unable to confirm several reported sightings, including one from a resident who’s sure a cougar showed up in his yard.
Homer man survives bear attack
The man was walking his dogs on a well-used trail when he came across a sow with two cubs, a Fish and Game assistant area wildlife biologist said.
Living whales are worth an enormous amount of money
Saving whales saves humans about $2 million per whale, according to a first-of-its-kind economic valuation.
Little brown bats remain a northern mystery
With preferences for nighttime hunting and warmer weather, little brown bats live differently in Alaska to cope with our extremes.
Hiker bitten by bear rescued along Chilkoot Trail, park service says
The wounded hiker was reportedly flown to Skagway for medical care after being bitten in the lower leg.
'You dirty dog’: Rock-dropping birds blamed for broken glass in a Kenai Peninsula parking lot
Crows or ravens are believed to be the cause of damaged vehicles at Central Peninsula Hospital. Lynden Transport lost weatherstripping and wiper blades.
Far fewer bears were killed by humans in Anchorage in 2019 — but city isn’t out of the woods yet
State biologists and private citizens killed just six nuisance bears in the municipality this summer, and a combination of factors is credited for the reduction in conflicts.
The living dead: Wood frogs across Alaska will soon be frozen solid
After a half-year in the frozen living-dead stage, wood frogs thaw in springtime and hop away to a nearby breeding pond as if nothing happened.
River otters attack, injure family dog in Anchorage park
The dog’s owner waded waist-deep into Taku Lake and was bitten on his hand while pulling the husky-mix away from the river otters, Alaska Public Media reported.
Troopers issue warning after bear encounters on Kodiak Island
Wildlife Troopers confirmed at least three bears could be recognized as frequent visitors to areas inside Kodiak city limits on Kodiak Island.
All hail the ‘Queen of Corpulence’: Say hello to this year’s Fat Bear Week champion
“She is phenomenally fat,” a ranger said of 435 Holly, one of the most popular bears at Katmai National Park.
Moose hunter mauled by brown bear near Haines expected to recover
The man’s father fired over the bear during the attack, which caused the bear to flee, troopers said.
Home sweet volcano: Alaska fur seals thrive on an unlikely island
Why the seals have chosen volatile Bogoslof Island over the dozens of other uninhabited Aleutian islands is a mystery to scientists.
Wolf kills dog near Fairbanks, prompting alert from state
State wildlife officials are warning residents northwest of Fairbanks to protect pets and livestock after a dog was killed.
It’s time to vote for your favorite among Katmai National Park’s fattest brown bears
But where’s Beadnose? Last year’s winner hasn’t shown up to defend her title this season.