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ALASKA  ADVENTURES yourtravelalaskasite

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Alaska has much to offer any adventurer however the wildlife is its' best feature.  With a human population of only 700,000 the mammal population alone is more then twice that of people.

 

There are more then 200 species of fish, mammals, bird and amphibians in Alaska.  Only 10 species of animals in Alaska are listed as endangered the lowest of any state.

 

Alaska has the larget shoreline of the states combine and one of the largest variety of fish species.  In Alaska's water (Salt and Freah) fish such as trout, salmon, char, grayling, lampreys, lingdod, pike, and whitefish call Alaska their home.  Though mammals not fish Alaskan waters harbor over one-fifth of all the whale species in the world along with 2 dolphin species.

 

Bears are the most common animals seen in Alaska: there are five kinds of bare in Alaska, two are sub-species of the Brown, the other two are the Polar and the Black.  The Brown is the most popular of all bear species with over 98% of the US population residing in Alaska.

 

When you visit Alaska you will see many other animals like Bison, Deer, Moose and Elk all of which call Alaska their home.  Many people forget that the seamingly friendly wildlife can be dangerous.  You must never touch wild animals.  Though some animals may approch you it is becase you have food or they have never see a human and do not have a fear of you.  You should always remember the animals where there first you came second. Please remember while visiting Alaska not to litter and keep alaska green!

 

 

 
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