Despite these harsh conditions, numerous animals have adapted in incredible ways – not only living but thriving in the beautiful state of Alaska.
With their impressive size, reaching up to 1,500 pounds, and powerful physique, grizzlies are apex predators.
Standing up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weighing as much as 1,600 pounds, the Moose is the largest member of the deer family.
They travel hundreds of miles across the Alaskan tundra in herds of thousands, braving harsh conditions in search of food and breeding grounds.
They can take down prey much larger than themselves and are known for their solitary nature, roaming vast territories in search of food.
These marine mammals are specially adapted to life on the ice, with thick fur and a layer of fat for insulation against the cold.
Living in packs, these wolves exhibit complex social behaviors and hunting strategies that allow them to take down large animals like moose and caribou.
Once hunted to the brink of extinction for their dense fur (the world’s thickest!) they have luckily made a remarkable comeback.