Moose Photos - Alaska
Moose are among the most commonly seen large mammals in Alaska, by residents and visitors alike. Here are some of my own sightings. This photo was taken on a late fall boating trip on the Noatak River. This young bull swam across the river, ... [... more]
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The Short-tailed Weasel, Alaska's little predator - Alaska
Alaska is well-known for its wildlife viewing opportunities. From the wolves in Denali to the bears of Katmai to the moose ambling down the streets of Anchorage, visitors are eager to see these representatives of wilderness. But as majestic and ... [... more]
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Ten Tips for Viewing the Aurora - Alaska
Nothing prepared me for the first view I had of the aurora. Books, photos, first hand descriptions - none of them adequately capture the glorious display of lights that grace our northern sky in winter. I remember that first sight well. My dog ... [... more]
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The Black-capped Chickadee in Alaska - Alaska
Every spring, a couple of hundred species and millions of individual birds return to Alaska, taking advantage of long daylight hours and abundant food resources to breed and raise their young. Amazing as some of the migration flights are - the ... [... more]
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Ten Interesting Facts about Mosquitoes - Alaska
There are at least twenty-five species of mosquitoes in Alaska. Since they are present from April to September in most places, they are an inescapable part of the Alaska experience. So why not learn a few facts about these interesting ... [... more]
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The Moose - Alaska
The moose, Alces alces, is probably one of the best known and most often viewed of large Alaskan mammals. The largest member of the deer family, a mature, healthy bull moose can weigh up to 1600 pounds, while a cow can reach a weight of 1300 ... [... more]
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A Humorous Look at the Ubiquitous Mosquito - Alaska
Being confined to a tent, no matter how roomy, is the pits. When the reason for your confinement is a bloodthirsty, six-legged winged pest - or more accurately, swarms of the little critters - it is downright nauseating. You lie on your back ... [... more]
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What is the Aurora Borealis? - Alaska
One of the most fascinating natural phenomena observed in the north is the aurora borealis, or northern lights. People have observed the greenish-white lights that flicker across the night sky in winter for centuries. Their mysterious presence ... [... more]
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Alaska Caribou - Alaska
Of the five million caribou in the world, approximately one million live in Alaska. All caribou are the same species, Rangifer tarandus, but are divided into seven subspecies. Alaska has only the barren ground subspecies, Rangifer tarandus ... [... more]
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Alaska's Wild Berries - Alaska
Alaska, with its acres of wilderness and relatively small human population, is a great place for picking wild berries. Although berry picking is restricted or prohibited on public lands in many places in the Lower 48 due to the damage caused by ... [... more]
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Common Wildflowers of Alaska - Alaska
It's hard to miss the bright spots of color that paint the roadsides here and there while driving along Alaska's highways. Yellows, whites, pinks and purples catch your eye as you hurry on your way some exciting destination or adventure. But if ... [... more]
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Salmon in Alaska - Alaska
Alaska is well known for its salmon. Sport fishermen love the variety of wildlife and scenery to be found while looking for salmon. Shoppers and restaurateurs love the firm and oily flesh of wild Alaska kings and Copper River Reds. Although there ... [... more]
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