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Learn about the ecology and varied inhabitants of Denali's unique
subarctic environment by
reading these Natural History Notes, compiled by Denali Education Center Chief Naturalist Nan
Eagleson.
In the following segments, Nan explores a wide variety of Alaskan natural history topics. From
porcupines to pond dwellers and from wolves to White Spruce, Nan will take you on an exploratory
journey. Just click on the topics that interest you, and read on. If you have more questions or
want to
learn more about the natural history of Alaska, be sure to contact us at info@denali.org.
Thanks for joining
us! We hope to one day see you in Denali. |
| Caribou: Caribou typify "the spirit of the north". |
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| Insects in Winter: Winter presents many challenges, but for insects these challenges
are particularly unique. |
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| Shrews: The smallest four-legged predators on the tundra may be shrews, but
they are by no means the most timid! |
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| Black Bear Hibernation: Among hibernators, black bears have an extremely good survival rate. |
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| Moose in Winter: The history of the moose began in Asia a million years ago. |
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| Mountain Sheep: Few animals are so well adapted to extremes of elevation and
temperature as North America's magnificent wild sheep. |
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| Dall Sheep: Learn more about the world's only white sheep. |
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| Lynx: Hunters of the Deep Forest. |
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| Marten: This member of the weasel family originated in the Old World, but is
now found around the world. |
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| Evergreens: Only two conifers exist across much of the subarctic - the hardy White and Black Spruce. |
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| Great Horned Owls: These are one of our most common raptors. |
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| Coyotes: Learn about these amazingly adaptable canines. |
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| Red Fox: Vulpes vulpes occur throughout most of Alaska. |
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| Snowy Owls: These beautiful owls breed throughout arctic tundras of the world. |
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| Tundra Mice: Learn the truth about lemmings, tundra mice of the north. |
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| Pond Dwellers: Learn about the fascinating wood frog. |
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| Porcupines: The porcupine is the second largest rodent in Alaska. |
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| Pika: Discover the fascinating world of these "Rock Rabbits". |
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| Wolves: The last remnants of this wilderness animal still thrive in Alaska. |
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| Muskrats: Ondatra zibethica are large rodents of the Alaskan waterways. |
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| Spruce Grouse: "Spruce chickens" don't taste like chicken! |
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| Ravens: Raven romance is in the air! |
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| Golden Eagles: One of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the world. |
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| Snowshoe Hare: Hares are a vital link in the food chain. |
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| Moose Control: Managing natural populations... |
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| Sandhill Cranes: Long-legged and long-necked, cranes are among the tallest birds in the world. |
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| Butterflies: Flying rainbows of Denali. |
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| Peregrine Falcon: The Peregrine Falcon is on the comeback trail. |
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| Arctic Grayling: Sailfish of the North: Alaska's wilderness aristocrat. |
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| Arctic Fox: Alopax lagopus |
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| First People of the Arctic: Learn about the various people of the Arctic from 30,000 years ago
to the 20th century. |
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| Marmots: Alaska's whistler. |
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| Frozen Frogs: Frozen Frogs?!!! |
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| Eagles: Always amazing... |
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| Boreal Owls: Learn about members of the Aegolius genus. |
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| Movement of Global Proportions Begins: The dramatic pageant of fall bird migration begins... |
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| Northern Flying Squirrels: Night time visitors |
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