The federal government halted boat polar bear viewing in Kaktovik over five years ago, following criticism from the community ...

The proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the ...

The rules for predator hunting at national preserves have been debated within the National Park Service for more than a ...

Fat Bear Week, hosted by Katmai National Park in Alaska, draws bated breath from viewers every year. It’s an annual online tournament where people vote to crown the bear that’s best bulked up for ...

Enjoy a heartwarming wildlife compilation from the wild landscapes of Alaska. Watch playful bear cubs climbing trees, adorable sea otter pups resting safely with their mothers, curious sea lions ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The life of one of the most remote grizzly bear populations in the world is being documented by the animals themselves, with collar cameras that provide a rare glimpse of how ...

A judge recently ordered the state to pay $513,000 in a lawsuit over a controversial predator control program in Southwest Alaska. The Department of Fish and Game program involved shooting bears from ...

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The life of one of the most remote grizzly bear populations in the world is being documented by the animals themselves, with collar cameras that provide a rare glimpse of how they ...

The polar bear is one of the most impressive animals on Earth. It is the largest of the world’s eight bear species, and adult ...

Alaska has no native or established snake populations. Extreme cold and limited seasonal heat make long-term survival impossible for snakes. All verified snake appearances in Alaska involve escaped or ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...