The goal is limiting the footprint where seismic exploration could take place and avoiding polar bear dens and caribou ...

The largest bear species, polar bears weigh up to 1,500 pounds and thrive in the Arctic, hunting seals on icy landscapes. Found in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago, these bears can weigh up to 1,400 pounds ...

The Biden Administration will offer the smallest allowable acreage for oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, prioritizing wildlife protection.

The Biden administration on Wednesday issued a final environmental review for a second lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The administration also identified a preferred alternative for ...

The environmental analysis faces a 30-day review period before Interior can issue a record of decision. A final notice of sale also must be published at least 30 days before the sale date. During the ...

Preferred alternative would offer minimum acres required, creating smallest footprint of potential surface disturbance and limiting seismic exploration ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Wednesday, the Bureau of ...

KAKTOVIK, Alaska (AP) — Early last summer ... That’s made Kaktovik a popular spot for polar bear tourism. The village also has a polar bear patrol, led by village mayor Nathan Gordon Jr., to run the ...

In a rare encounter, a polar bear was spotted near a remote cottage in Iceland-a sighting that quickly turned dangerous.

Zoo officials report that "Team Little Rock and Matt" has won the 2024 Alaska Zoo Animal Election. Little Rock is a muskox ...

The Birds, Bears, and Belugas Safari with Churchill Wild is a rare and incredible opportunity, with only around 8,000 adventurers having experienced this breathtaking walking safari in over 33 years.

In a corner of South Anchorage, voters are casting their ballots at the home of some moose, bears, seals, caribou and ...

The war in Ukraine has put scientific exchanges with Russia on hold for almost three years now. Scientists in Europe are ...