Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary theory postulating that strong mammals benefit more from birthing males. In 1973, Robert Trivers and Dan Willard proposed that fit female mammals can improve their odds for […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Large Animal Research Station will introduce its new reindeer and muskox calves at its annual Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. The free event is open to everyone and will include children’s activities, crafts and plenty of animals. The gift shop will be open, […]
A newborn moose calf found alone in the woods – or even in your backyard – can appear helpless and abandoned. But don’t be fooled. Destitute as those big-eyed calves may seem, a protective mother is almost always nearby. Newborn moose calves, deer fawns, and tiny bear cubs are already being seen in Alaska, […]
This male walrus calf was one of two that washed up dead on the beaches of Nome. Photo by Nils Hahn It’s been a busy couple of months for members of the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network, including Alaska Sea Grant’s Gay Sheffield, as they respond to multiple reports of dead ice seals along the […]