Rare Deep-Dwelling Skates Discovered in Alaska and British Columbia
Two rare, deep-dwelling skate species have been recorded for the first time in Alaska and British Columbia waters: the fine-spined skate and the Pacific white skate.
Tag: Wildlife
Dragons of Summer Now on the Hunt
Humans have for a long time admired the design of this creature, one that can fly backwards and zigzag with abrupt turns.
Monitoring a Mystery Bird in Yakutat
On sandy barrier islands between mountains and the sea, two different birds that look alike lay their eggs side-by-side. Biologists here are learning more about the less-common, more mysterious one.
Opening Ceremony for New Elevated Bridge and Boardwalk at Brooks Camp
A new elevated bridge and boardwalk now spans the Brooks River, greatly enhancing the safety and movement of both people and wildlife in the Brooks Camp area.
Ruddy Ducks Among Many Moving Northward
Every spring, millions of ducks touch down on Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a spread of muskeg and dark water the size of Maryland. These days, more ruddy ducks seem to be among them.
Birds Large and Small Sniff Their Way Through Life
Turkey vultures are most sensitive to a gas called ethanethiol, the rotten-egg scent that wafts from a carcass in the first 24 hours after something dies.
Enhanced Offerings from Alaska Raptor Center at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
New this summer, Kawanti Adventures is offering a raptor flight experience presented in the custom-built, 1,500 square foot flight auditorium of the Alaska Raptor Center.
Meet the Coyotes of Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Meet Togiak, the male coyote who came from a litter that was living in a den in the flight path at the military base in Anchorage, Alaska., and Aurora, who was discovered on the runway of the same base.
The Riley Creek Pack’s Sole Survivor
Riley was a bonus wolf for the biologists. They had already collared the breeding female for the pack. Riley, they guessed, would be one of the followers, more likely to die or wander off than the breeding pair.
Alaska Zoo Invites Community to Celebrate International Polar Bear Day
The Alaska Zoo has been dedicated to the conservation of Arctic and sub-Arctic species for 50 years; and on Feb. 27, the zoo will be celebrating one of the state’s most iconic animals on International Polar Bear Day.