A federal judge in Anchorage has sentenced a Virginia man to a year's probation and fined him $5,000 for smuggling an illegal walrus bone into the U.S.
Government reaches agreement on polar bear habitat
The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears in the ocean off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling.
Powerline Pass famous for viewing moose
High above Alaska's largest city, fall has sparked an annual mating congregation of majestic bull moose. Thousand-pound animals sporting antlers as wide as a man is tall, they gather along Campbell Creek to joust for mates.
Feds will review protected status of seabird
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday it will review the protected status of the marbled murrelet in response to a petition from the timber industry and others.
The number of beluga whales estimated to be in Cook Inlet has not increased in the last year, leading critics to reiterate their call for greater protections over the objections of Gov. Sarah Palin.
Orphaned bear cubs to leave for new home in Indianapolis
The Alaska Zoo is saying goodbye to two grizzly bear cubs taken in after their mother was killed in August by Fish and Game officers.
Biologists hope to kill all of Rat Island's rats
By coating an Aleutian island with toxic pellets in an operation that begins this week, scientists hope to exterminate Norway rats, which jumped off a wrecked Japanese ship in the 18th century and colonized the island.
Grizzly charges park volunteer, forces closure
A grizzly charged a Chugach State Park volunteer at a Hillside trail head Tuesday morning, prompting park officials to close the area until a nearby moose carcass can be cleared out.
Government wants slower ship speeds to aid whales
The government on Monday recommended a speed limit for commercial ships along the Atlantic coast, where collisions with the endangered right whale threaten its existence.
Federal agency postpones decision on Yukon Flats swap
A federal agency is delaying a decision on a controversial land swap within the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge to allow more time for land appraisals to be completed.
NED ROZELL
Alaska bird population has unique strategies
One of my favorite lectures so far in 2008 was by Susan Sharbaugh, senior scientist at the Alaska Bird Observatory and steadfast Seattle Mariners fan.
Feds will conduct status review of ice seals
The National Marine Fisheries Service will conduct a full status review of three Arctic seal species, focusing more attention on the plight of wildlife that depend on sea ice for survival.
Second orphaned cub caught in dog run
A brown bear cub orphaned two weeks ago has been captured and reunited with its sibling at the Alaska Zoo.
Video: Rosie and Rover at the Alaska Zoo
Board tightens Montana's wolverine-trapping limit
The opportunity to trap wolverines in Montana, the only state besides Alaska that allows them to be trapped, is shrinking.
Electronic scarecrows haze ravens from utility equipment
As veterans of past Anchorage power outages might recall, ravens here have a habit of perching on high-voltage transformers and electrical relays around town and bringing down the system.
Guide likely saved bear attack victim's life
After a glorious week of watching herds of migrating caribou in the wild mountains of Alaska's Brooks Range, Jo Ann Staples was in her tent packing her bags to head home to Kentucky when a grizzly bear jumped on her back and nearly killed her, Gates of the Arctic National Park superintendent Greg Dudgeon said Friday.
Guide saved woman during bear attack
After a glorious week of watching herds of migrating caribou in the wild mountains of Alaska's Brooks Range, Jo Ann Staples was in her tent packing her bags to head home to Kentucky when a grizzly bear jumped on her back and nearly killed her.
A grizzly bear dragged a woman out of her tent Thursday and mauled her in a remote corner of Gates of the Arctic National Park in far north Alaska, according to the National Park Service.
WASHINGTON -- Five industry groups have sued the Interior Department over a rule to protect the polar bear that they say unfairly singles out business operations in Alaska for their contribution to global warming.
A musk ox raging through Cyrus Harris' dog yard took two shots from a high-powered rifle before turning on the musher, who squeezed off another round as the foundering beast tripped on some brush and fell just short of plowing him down.
Snowboarder's bear run-in a 'freak show'
A black bear trying to cross Arlberg Avenue in Girdwood scampered into the woods after getting hit by a truck Saturday in a scene that unfolded in front of gawkers watching the bear and her three cubs.
PHOTOS
The first major snowfall of the season has hit Anchorage, chilling residents and slowing traffic.
SLIDE SHOW
A steep hike up Falls Creek passes through beautiful birch forest, colorful tundra and up to snowy mountain ridges.
HEATHER LENDE
Helping her husband clean a moose, Lende reflects on the feelings it evokes in her.
SLIDE SHOW
Take a rainy trip down the Trail of Blue Ice in Portage Valley.
VIDEO
Take a tour of two new mountain biking trails at Alyeska Resort.
SLIDE SHOW
Take another excursion through remote Southcentral Alaska, with a trip to Pioneer Peak.
Kodiak rangers won't touch washed-up humpback
Grizzly hit by SUV on Gambell, shot by police
Remaining bear cub still eludes biologists
Zoos say they weren't asked about pups
Game officials kill sow grizzly, try to capture 2 cubs for zoos
Predator control still stirs heated debate
Dying wish preserves cranes' pit stop
City closes Rover's Run after maulings
Biologists initially didn't mention they'd killed wolf pups
Biologists continue hunt for grizzly, 2 cubs
2nd woman mauled in Bicentennial Park
Another problem bear killed around Peninsula
Electric utility pleads guilty in destruction of bald eagle nest
Terror on the trail: Bear attacks teen bike racer
Deadline approaches for polar bear decision
Spray proves its worth in bear encounters
Avoiding garbage moose and bears
Conservation groups sue for polar bear decision
Scientists finally see rumored white orca
Wolves kill tour operator's dogs
Wounded moose killed at school
Couple convicted for moose herding
Returned to health, slime-diving eagles taken home for release
Judge denies timber industry challenge to murrelet ruling
Walruses need federal protection, group says
Governor considers moving Habitat Division back to Fish and Game (2/13/2007)
Polar bears wander into Noorvik
Eagles plucked from fish guts doing well; release expected
Ribbon seal may be early warming victim, group says
Groups sue to protect rare loon in Alaska's Arctic oil reserve
North-side wolf pack attacks, kills dogs
Seal in Seward rehab is released
Cat goes from grizzly's snack back to pet, four months later
Young grizzly killed in Mountain View
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