Wildlife

This is a slide show of images from the Alaska Region.

Alaska's Wildlife

Large, unfragmented areas, little development, and relatively pristine environmental conditions make Alaska well known for its abundant wildlife. Alaska's national parks provide visitors with up close experiences of wildlife unlike anywhere else in the nation. The large tracts of land and water within the parks serve as a sanctuary for wildlife, a study area for researchers, and a place to continue traditional hunting practices for native Alaskans. Learn more by visiting the pages on this site and by planning your next visit - virtual or in-person - to an Alaska national park.

 

    Wildlife Highlights

    • a close-up of a mushroom on the forest floor.

      Glacier Bay

      Learn more about the wildlife in this marine park.
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    • A photo of a snowshoe hare in white winter coloration barely visible against the snow

      Gates of the Arctic

      Discover the animals of the Arctic.
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    • A photo of yellow fall colors and a train trellis

      Wrangell-St. Elias

      Get to know the plants of the largest national park.
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    • A photo of a wandering tattler, a shore bird, on a rock next to Lake Clark

      Lake Clark

      Get to know the residents and visitors of Lake Clark.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2013