A recent spike in whale deaths in Alaska has raised concerns among researchers, who are now investigating the cause of these fatal strandings. In late June, three large whales were found dead along the coastline in a span of just one week, prompting officials to take action. One fin whale was found dead in Knik Arm near Anchorage on June 22, followed by a humpback whale four … [Read more...] about Whale Deaths in Alaska: Investigation Underway to Uncover Cause and Possible Link to Previous Year’s Unusual Mortality Event
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Indigenous People in Alaska Invented Snow Goggles Centuries Ago To Protect Eyes and Improve Vision
Anyone who has spent a lot of time outdoors in the snow knows how important it is to protect your eyes. The bright sun bouncing off the white snow can lead to snow blindness, a very uncomfortable situation caused by too much exposure to UV light. Indigenous peoples in the Alaska region were certainly aware of these dangers, and have been creating eyewear to protect themselves … [Read more...] about Indigenous People in Alaska Invented Snow Goggles Centuries Ago To Protect Eyes and Improve Vision
Surreal Situation In Alaska, a Polar Bear Appears to Wave to a Photographer
The two adorable cubs gesture to the camera: 'It was such a weird moment for me as a photographer when I witnessed that wave movement,' said Keene. When one of the young bears, who was trying to balance, stretched out his paw, the interested cubs stood on their hind legs to watch the other family troop past. Laura Keene, 57, a clinical pharmacist, noticed the bears while … [Read more...] about Surreal Situation In Alaska, a Polar Bear Appears to Wave to a Photographer
Bears in Alaska Surprisingly Trail Meter-Long Tapeworms From Their Butts
Bigger bodies have more inside space, and it appears that Alaskan bears' advanced stature gives their bodies ideal locations for some really massive tapeworms. You could wonder, "How do we know this? ". Unfortunately, it's not even that unusual, so trail cameras and wildlife photographers have captured plenty of images. Director of science communications for The Nature … [Read more...] about Bears in Alaska Surprisingly Trail Meter-Long Tapeworms From Their Butts
A Blind Golden Retriever Who had been Missing in Alaska for Weeks has been Reunited with her Family
Any owner would be terrified if their pet went missing. This anxiety is only heightened when the animal is physically impaired, as was the situation for the Kubacki family in Sitka, Alaska. Lulu, the family's Golden Retriever, had walked away from home three weeks previously, and they had given up on locating her. Since the elderly Lulu is blind and essentially powerless … [Read more...] about A Blind Golden Retriever Who had been Missing in Alaska for Weeks has been Reunited with her Family