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The wildlife of Alaska is both diverse and abundant. The Alaskan Peninsula provides an important habitat for fish, mammals, reptiles, and birds. At the top of the food chain are the bears. Alaska contains about 70% of the total North American brown bear population and the majority of the grizzly bears, as well as black bears and Kodiak bears.
Learn where and when to see Alaska’s wildlife, including black bears, brown bears, wolves, humpback whales, gray whales, orcas, puffins, and more.
Nearly 1,100 vertebrate species regularly occur in Alaska. Although no one has an exact count, thousands of invertebrates are also thought to live in diverse marine, aquatic, and terrestrial habitats across the state. Browse the species categories below to learn more about your favorite animals.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care.
Discover the plants and animals that thrive in Alaska; from land mammals, migratory birds, and marine wildlife to tall trees and colorful flowers.
Wildlife in Alaska. Large, unfragmented land, little development, and relatively pristine environmental conditions make Alaska well known for its abundant wildlife. Alaska's parks provide visitors with up-close experiences with wildlife unlike anywhere else in the nation.
Whether you’re looking for tiny ice worms, colorful songbirds, or giant coastal brown bears, watching Alaska’s wild creatures in their natural setting is a thrill for Alaskans and visitors alike. Alaska’s wildlands are vast and finding wildlife often requires knowledge and preparation.
Alaska’s incredible landscape supports some of North America’s most iconic wildlife. These charismatic species are front and center in our global campaign to prevent some of the most catastrophic impacts possible due to global climate change.
Alaskan wildlife is a hallmark of the far north, non-contiguous US state of Alaska. The iconic species of the Arctic region, the polar bear is found in the northernmost permafrost-covered Alaskan territory. A large number of birds call Alaska their home.