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This is a list of all mammals currently found in the U.S. state of Alaska, whether resident or as migrants.With 112 mammal species, Alaska ranks 12th of the 50 U.S. states in mammalian diversity. [1]
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.
Note that while the names of Alaska Native tribal entities often include "Village of" or "Native Village of," in most cases, the tribal entity cannot be considered as identical to the city, town, or census-designated place in which the tribe is located, as some residents may be non-tribal members and a separate city government may exist.
Common name Scientific name Status Notes Distribution Loggerhead sea turtle: Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) VU [2] Two sightings between 1960 and 2007 [3] Gulf of Alaska: Green sea turtle: Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758) EN [4] 15 sightings between 1960 and 2007 [5] Gulf of Alaska: Olive ridley sea turtle: Lepidochelys olivacea (Eschscholtz ...
Tlingits were traditionally animists, and hunters ritually purified themselves before hunting animals. Shamans, primarily men, cured diseases, influenced weather, aided in hunting, predicted the future, and protected people against witchcraft. [21] A central tenet of the Tlingit belief system is the reincarnation of both humans and animals. [22]
Pages in category "Fauna of Alaska" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. ABC Islands bear;
A post on X claims that the first reading of a bill during a Parliamentary session in New Zealand was cancelled after Māori tribal representatives started doing a traditional Haka dance. Verdict ...
It is a popular attraction in Alaska, with nearly 200,000 visitors per year. [1] The zoo is currently home to more than 100 birds and mammals [1] representing some 50 species. The zoo has the widest variety of animals native to the state of Alaska as well as some exotics such as Amur tigers, Bactrian camels, and yaks.