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Winter means hibernation for some — but not all — of Kodiak’s bears

Kodiak, Alaska, United States

By late November and into early December, they head into their dens for hibernation — but not all of them. About 30% of the Kodiak male bear population don’t den at all, according to a state biologist.

Alaska Public Media

Officials shot three bears, days apart, all eating trash on the same street in Kodiak

Kodiak, Alaska, United States

Temperatures might be down in Kodiak, but that doesn’t mean bear problems are down too. Fish & Game has tracked down and shot three problem bears in town over the last week, and they’re reminding residents — not all bears hibernate in the winter.

Alaska Public Media

Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) Die-Off

Kodiak, Alaska, United States

Hundreds of dead sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) found along the shores of White Sands Beach.

Warmer Kodiak seasons mean more fruit

Kodiak, Alaska, United States

The last few years of warm weather means that more apples and even pears have popped up around town.

Early Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) Blossoms

Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States

Early Salmonberry Blossoms in February on Kodiak Island

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