Litters are usually eight or nine joeys — and can be as many as 13.
Wildlife
Invasive pike can use Cook Inlet to travel between freshwater systems, research finds
Pike dominate any system they’re in, eating salmon and degrading local fish populations.
Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma
The marine mammals have been “attacking” sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas’ tactics are evolving.
An aggressive moose in Teller had rabies. It’s the state’s first confirmed case in moose
The animal may have been infected by a fox.
Avian influenza has returned to Alaska, and so have health advisories
The highly pathogenic disease circling the globe stands out for its effects on wild birds, and Alaskans should be on the lookout for cases, experts say.
Alaska Zoo nears capacity for orphaned animals
The staff’s focus is on rehabilitating the animals, which often arrive emaciated or in poor health.