The species, including birds, mussels and a bat, have been moved off the threatened and endangered list. They join 650 other species that have gone extinct in the U.S.
Wildlife
An empty-nest mama bear just won Fat Bear Week
Like an ursine Sarah Connor, Grazer is one tough mother. She preemptively attacks huge males that might threaten her offspring. And she’s focused on the future, eating all the salmon she can catch.
Post-mortem shows that a local humpback calf was killed by a large boat
The fatal injuries included deep lacerations on the calf’s body and pectoral fin, likely caused by a propeller.
Heft, fluff and salmon: Katmai’s Fat Bear Week finals are upon us
On Monday the park’s bracket was down to its final four, with votes being taken until 5 p.m. Alaska time to determine Tuesday’s competitors for fattest bear.
Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They’re not doing great.
A new global assessment of the world’s amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.
After last year’s harsh winter, a herd of wood bison introduced to Alaska is smaller than it’s ever been
The latest population survey shows the herd dropped from about 150 to 72 animals over the last year.
Looming government shutdown could put Fat Bear Week on pause
Fat bears, apparently, are not essential.
Katmai’s Fat Bear Junior competition kicks off this week
The winner has a chance to compete against their senior bear counterparts next week.
Activists urge reforms after Bering Sea trawlers hauled up 9 dead orcas this year
NOAA reported just seven killer whale mortalities or serious injuries resulting from fishing gear entanglement between 2014 and 2020.
Alaska bears’ doughnut heist makes international news: ‘I’m still getting phone calls,’ store manager says
Store manager Shelly Deano says that “Krispy Kreme has taken measures.”