Moose are majestic animals that are often associated with Alaska. They are a common sight in The Last Frontier, including Anchorage, referred to as the most depressing city in America during winter.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Moose are found throughout all of Alaska, particularly in the Southcentral region. Unlike moose in other parts of the U.S., such ...

The 49th state is home to an astounding variety of wildlife: Some species are present at the highest density anywhere in the world. These animals have the power to captivate locals and visitors alike; ...

The most gripping week of the bear calendar has arrived. The Fat Bear Week is an annual online competition hosted by Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. This event, which began in 2014 as a ...

Homer was born an outlaw. The 7-month-old opossum is one of the latest arrivals at the Oregon Zoo. His journey to Portland covered three states and involved a monthslong search for loose opossums. The ...

Animal shelters around the state have seen a recent uptick of stray and surrendered animals, and it’s been an especially tough year for one organization who serves the Norton Sound region. PAWS of ...

Alaska is home to the largest moose species in the world. The Alaska-Yukon moose (Alces alces gigas) is larger than most cars, and bulls can have antler racks weighing up to 180 pounds. Its presence ...