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Article Index:
The Natural World
Article Subject Index
Arctic Treats: Sun Dogs
In the winter, Mother Nature provides Northern people with a wide range of special phenomena. An illustrated look at sun dogs.The Arctic Wolf
The wolf may be the most misunderstood animal in the world, and the Arctic wolf the least-known of all wolves.Bald Eagle Viewing
An illustrated guide to the hot spots for viewing one of Nature's most majestic birds.The Beluga Whale
An illustrated look at the life of the Arctic's white whale, both in the wild and in aquariums.Bison in the Yukon & Alaska
Though not on most people's list of large mammals in Alaska and the Yukon, bison are a very visible part of our wildlife population.Brown Bears of the North
Known as brown bears, grizzlies or Kodiak bears, Ursus arctos is one of the North's most respected residents.Camping With Wolves
In the wilderness of the Canadian North, wolves are king, we are the trespassers. A thrilling article by Alden West of Aurora Adventures.Caribou and Reindeer
A look at one of the North's most important inhabitants, and the ever-increasing pressures they face.The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Disaster
March 24, 1999 is the 10th anniversary of one of history's worst man-made environmental disasters.Freeing Willy: The Story of Keiko
The illustrated story of the gradual release back to the wild of an Icelandic killer whale.The Gotland Pony
A guide to the best resources for learning about this ancient breed of Swedish horses.Hanta Virus & Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
How to recognize deer mice, and to avoid the often-fatal disease that they may be carrying.The Makah Whale Hunt
The success or failure of this extremely controversial hunt in Washington may have a huge impact on Northern peoples.Meteorites in the Circumpolar North
In Siberia, Greenland and the Yukon and northern British Columbia, rocks from space have made some very impressive shows.A Midnight Sun Hike
Summer solstice celebrations come in some unique forms in the North - join a group of hikers who watched the sun from the top of a mountain at Carcross, Yukon.Moose
The 'Monarch of the Forest' is found throughout the circumpolar north. This comprehensive resource has lots of information, photos, graphics and high-quality moose links.The Musk Ox
'The bison of the tundra' are superbly adapted to the rigors of the Arctic. Explore their world in this illustrated feature.A Northern Spring Morning
The pleasures of waking to the sounds and scenes of nature on a Yukon lake.Photographing the Northern Lights
A guide to capturing the magic of one of the North's most memorable features.Plants of the Carcross Dunes
Known locally as 'The World's Smallest Desert', the Carcross Dunes are home to a wide variety of plants, some of them very unusual. Includes a large photo album.Polar Bears
A guide to the best resources for discovering the world of Ursus maritimus, surely the most widely-recognized symbol of the Arctic. Lots of photos!Power vs Dignity: The Wolf in the North
The history of wolf kill programs in the Yukon and Alaska.The Raven
The facts and the legends about Raven, one of the North's most respected characters.Sharks Taking Over Alaska Waters?
When you think about pulling a fish out of the waters around Alaska, salmon and halibut are probably the species that come to mind, not sharks. But sharks are appearing on nets and lines with increasing frequency.Soft Gold?
The Northern fur industry is drawing increasing fire from animals rights activists - who is "right" here?The Spiritual Swan
The beautiful and majestic Trumpeter and Tundra swans have been inspiring Northern peoples for untold centuries.The Steller's Sea Cow
This extinct relative of the manatee is proof that tasting good can be hazardous to a species' health.Tales from Wolf Willow Cottage
Situated on a small lake in the Yukon wilderness, Wolf Willow Cottage is the perfect place to contemplate the mysteries of the northern world and the animals that live there.The Wolverine
An illustrated look at one of the least-known of northern residents.The Woolly Mammoth
An illustrated guide to the most majestic symbol of the prehistoric North.The Yukon River
A guide to the best resources for exploring this historic waterway.
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