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Lookout on Duty

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

If you visit rockslides in alpine country in Alaska you’re likely to see (or hear) Hoary Marmots. These large rodents favor the same kind of habitat as pikas—jumbled sections of granite boulders and scree that provide natural hiding places as … Continue reading →

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Conscientious Moose

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

While one should avoid ascribing human motivations and actions to animals, this young bull moose certainly looks to be checking for traffic before crossing the busy road around Lake Hood in Anchorage near the gravel runway on an early morning … Continue reading →

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Food Gathering

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

Summer’s a busy time for collared pikas in Alaska as they gather a variety of vegetation and let it dry in the sun in protected piles and then put it away for a supply of food during the winter.  Their … Continue reading →

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