Alaska officials hope to protect a struggling caribou herd & bring back a critical subsistence hunt. Critics say the culling program isn't supported by available science.

A crew of dedicated hunters have tinkered with backcountry ski setups so they can follow their bird dogs into Alaska's snow-covered mountains.

Tracy Arm Fjord near Juneau, Alaska, is a stunning and remote wilderness area known for its aquamarine waters, glaciers, and ...

Technically, all spiders are at least slightly venomous. However, the vast majority of species in the United States are not considered medically significant. Most cases of spider bites that require ...

The housecat-size predators have been sighted regularly in recent months, a phenomenon that hasn’t been totally explained.

It is only the second known case of a person contracting seal finger from an animal other than a seal, and the first ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...