Alaska's Modern Extinct Species
In the past 200 years, the Spectacled Cormorant and Steller's Sea Cow have both been hunted to extinction on our coasts.

Arctic Fox
A lengthy article on Alopex lagopus, and threats to it, emphasizing the fur trade, by Magnus Tannerfeldt.

Arctic Ground Squirrels
A lengthy RealAudio report on these Northern animals and one of their unusual ways of dealing with severe temperatures.

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.

The Gotland Pony
A guide to the best resources for learning about this ancient breed of Swedish horses.

The Icelandic Horse
Links to all the best sites about the breed.

Lemming
A brief look at this small mouse-like animal - do they actually commit suicide?

Limnognathia maerski
A new animal family was created when this 0.1-millimeter long freshwater organism was discovered in Greenland in 1994.

Musk Ox
'The bison of the tundra' are superbly adapted to the rigors of the Arctic. Explore their world in this illustrated feature.

Norwegian Forest Cats
A comprehensive guide to the ancient Viking cat Norsk Skogkatt.

Russian Butterflies
Over 70 photos and descriptions have been posted by Ilya Osipov.

Siberian bighorn
A photo and lots of information about Ovis nivicola, also known as the Snow sheep.

The Steller's Sea Cow
This extinct relative of the manatee is proof that tasting good can be hazardous to a species' health. ..

Steller Sea Lions
Basic biological information, with many maps and graphs of population distribution and protection areas, and an extensive bibliography.

Wolverine
An illustrated guide to exploring the world of one of the North's least-known residents.

The Woolly Mammoth
A guide to all the best resources for discovering this impressive symbol of the prehistoric North.

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