An examination of animals that travel thousands of miles each year, in Alaska and beyond
From caribou to wolves, some animals log upwards of 3,000 miles a year.
Wildlife
Alaska SeaLife Center takes on 6 rescued harbor seal pups
The Seward facility began housing five seals found in the Cook Inlet area and another that was rescued in Juneau.
NOAA says dead gray whale in Cook Inlet is likely the one stranded near Portage
The whale that was caught in Twentymile River was in "poor condition" when it left.
Usually a magnet for migratory birds, Bristol Bay is still waiting for populations to swell
Water chilled by late snowmelt could be the culprit.
Trumpeter swans are newcomers to the nesting scene in Potter Marsh
Between the Seward Highway and Hillside neighborhoods, a pair of swans are raising five just-hatched cygnets.
Florida man fined for illegally killing black bear on Kenai Peninsula
Law enforcement officials matched DNA taken at the kill site to samples taken from the bear the man had in Florida.
Trump administration proposal would allow hunters to bait brown bears in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
A public comment about the proposed rule and others is set to start on Thursday.
Trump administration eases hunting and trapping rules in Alaska national preserves
Conservation groups have said the rules will allow extreme hunting and trapping for wolf pups and bear cubs, but state leaders have praised them.
Anchorage woman, 82, escapes half-hour attack by cow moose with bruises and a torn shirt
All three of Donna Rodgers’ dogs also escaped. She said the experience won’t keep her from enjoying trails in Anchorage.
Stranded gray whale finally swims out of river into Turnagain Arm during high tide
The young whale swam into Twentymile River last week and became stuck in a small but deep pool in the river.
Black bear mauls Alyeska pipeline contract worker out for a run near pump station
The man fought the bear off, pulling out a pocket knife to help defend himself, a Fish and Game spokesman said. That may have saved his life.
Young gray whale appears to be stuck in Twentymile River near Portage
Biologists believe the 18- to 20-foot whale may be sick or injured. It’s unclear if it will be able to swim out during high tide.
The Kenai Eagle Cam is back, and bald eagles could be hatching before the end of the month
Two adult eagles, named Aurora and Redoubt, produced two eggs and are taking turns protecting them.
We have been grounded, but migrating birds have not
The spring bird migration has continued uninterrupted while much of the human population has been cooped up.
Explosion of beavers on the Baldwin Peninsula is part of their march north of the Arctic Circle
How the beavers got to the Baldwin Peninsula, which is surrounded by salt water and extends north of the Arctic Circle, is anyone’s guess.
Rabid coyote attacks dog in Quinhagak, prompting temporary lift of travel restrictions
Quinhagak had to weigh the risk of rabies with the risk of inviting a veterinarian into the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Groups request federal protection for Southeast Alaska wolf population
The Alaska Board of Game and wildlife managers lifted the quota for killing wolves before last winter’s hunting and trapping seasons, leading to nearly as many wolves killed as the number estimated to live in the region.
Sea lion expected to be 2nd of species to give birth at Alaska SeaLife Center
The SeaLife Center, one of three aquariums in North America housing Steller sea lions, previously hosted four other births, all from a female named Eden that now resides at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
Springtime brings reports of bear sightings across Anchorage
Two people have been chased by bears during the last few weeks as many are starting to come out of hibernation.
The life of Riley, former leader of once-mighty Denali wolf pack, reaches its end
While most wolves are lucky to live past 6, this matriarch lived to nearly 11.