Fish and Wildlife – Amy Condra

Coats of many colors: Woodford to speak on Alaska’s bears

A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. Grizzly bears are called brown bears in SE Alaska, but are the same animal. (Courtesy of Terry Tollefsbol / USFWS)

This article was originally published in The Juneau Empire. by Amy Condra How do you coax out the crowds on a chilly Friday evening in Juneau? Laurie Craig, an interpreter at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, cites one topic that tends to pack the house: Animals. “I call it ‘charismatic fauna,’” said Craig, who has… Continue reading Coats of many colors: Woodford to speak on Alaska’s bears

Uncover mysteries of region’s bat species

California Myotis bat is one of the five species of bats found in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy of the National Park Service)

Local biologist hopes to engage community in citizen science This article first appeared in The Juneau Empire by Amy Condra Fruits and flowers ripen into lush, succulent shades, bodies of water, gleaming and still, trees swaying rhythmically across a sultry twilight — such images are the stuff of holiday brochures and postcards. These scenes also depict… Continue reading Uncover mysteries of region’s bat species

Lingering among the brown bears at Pack Creek

A brown bear sow and cub wandering through the Stan Price Wilderness Sanctuary on Admiralty Island, Alaska. (Amy Condra)

With a reputation steeped in lore and a history marked by imperfections, the bruins of Admiralty Island find refuge and harmony. by Amy Condra This article was originally published in the Juneau Empire. A brown bear sow and two cubs find repose on the banks of Pack Creek on Admiralty Island in July. “We manage… Continue reading Lingering among the brown bears at Pack Creek