Biologists say the whale, believed to be a young female, was first reported Saturday lying on mudflats near a popular trail.
Wildlife
Scientists hope to learn about alien intelligence from Frederick Sound humpback whales
Researchers from an organization that seeks out extraterrestrial life camped out at a remote lighthouse in Southeast Alaska over the summer to investigate humpback whale communication.
A dog on Prince of Wales Island is helping to conserve wolves by tracking their poop
If finding wolf poop was a sport, Barley would be its Lebron James and his trainer said it’s an honor to be courtside for his last season.
Sitkan and fisheries advocate Tad Fujioka found dead in apparent bear mauling
Tad Fujioka was 50 years old. His death remains under investigation by Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Wildlife official says city trash management ordinance needs improvement as busy bears make trouble
Proper trash management over the next month is especially important, as bears seek out their last meals before hibernation.
Meet Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s new tiger
She’s 11 years old, about 300 pounds and arrived in Anchorage this week on a FedEx flight.