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There are many mammals in the animal kingdom that disturbingly eat their own offspring, such as lions, chimpanzees, rats, and others. The bears of North America, including black bears, grizzly bears, coastal brown bears, Kodiak bears, and polar bears also […]
One of the most fascinating abilities that the bears of North America have is that of being able to hibernate. In this blog and video, we’ll take a look at the bears of Alaska as an example and I’ll answer […]
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is located in an area of Alaska that is now a part of Katmai National Park and Preserve and it was created by the most dramatic and destructive volcanic episode of the 20th century. […]
Welcome back to the third and final installment of the Brown Bears of Brooks Falls blog and video series. In the last episode, we took a look at a death-defying mother bear and her cubs who boldly took on the […]
Welcome to part two of the Bears of Brooks Falls series. In this edition, we’ll take a look at a very brave and determined mother brown bear as she trains her cubs in the ways of bear survival while also […]
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of spending time around many bears throughout Alaska, including the giant Kodiak bears of Kodiak Island, the grizzly bears of the interior, and the big coastal brown bears of the mainland of Alaska, […]
The American paddlefish, or spoonbill as they’re often called, is quite similar to a shark in their body structure, with the exception of their long paddlelike snout and the fact that they don’t have large, flesh-ripping teeth, as paddlefish are […]
Fishing the pristine, bountiful waters of Alaska is the ultimate dream and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many outdoor enthusiasts. When all the planning and preparation are done for your DIY Alaska fishing adventure, the time finally comes to pack up […]
Frog legs are a delicious delicacy! However, catching big bullfrogs and green frogs can be a little challenging. In this blog and video, I’ll take you along for a night of frog gigging in a Missouri swamp and teach you […]
Black bear populations are on the rise all in many places throughout the country, but did you know that not all black bears are black? In this blog and video, we’ll take a look at the different color phases of […]