Hunters along the lower Kuskokwim River have been reporting an abundance of ptarmigan this year after a relative dearth of the birds in years prior.
Wildlife
Feds designate critical whale habitat areas in Alaska and the West Coast
The federal ruling affects the eastern Aleutians, Kodiak and Prince Williams Sound as well as the coastlines of Washington, Oregon and California.
King salmon in Western Alaska are getting smaller, and research suggests predators could be the reason
The size of king salmon returning to Western Alaska rivers to spawn has been decreasing over the past few decades.
Trumpeter swans make pit stop in Dyea
Many of the swans are headed north to Marsh Lake, near Whitehorse, for an extended rest.
‘Like they had a plan’: Anchorage Costco customers share tales of raven thievery
Anchorage Costco customers have been sharing online stories about ravens stealing groceries. Biologists say the behavior could spread.
Court rejects Hilcorp permit over possible harm to Cook Inlet belugas
A federal permit allowing Hilcorp to drill in Cook Inlet does not account for the harm vessel noise could pose to endangered belugas there, according to a decision yesterday from a District Court judge.