Some Call it Wildlife, Others Call it Food


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June 6th 2010
Published: June 6th 2010
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By Melisse. Wildlife abounds in Alaska!! Seeing moose, bear, eagles, cranes, and many other land animals is a common, though thoroughly exciting, occurrence. The waters are amazingly full with an abundance of fish, whales, otters, crabs, and lots of other sea life, even after being heavily fished for a very long time. For many (and perhaps most) people in Homer, and other parts of Alaska, fishin... Read Full Entry



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Back Yard BearBack Yard Bear
Back Yard Bear

Behind Islands and Ocean Nature Center is a great place to view wildlife. This 2 year old bear trotted through while I was eating lunch.
Bear HuntingBear Hunting
Bear Hunting

People shoot them for sport trophies and to eat. Seems wrong to me.
Curious Sea OtterCurious Sea Otter
Curious Sea Otter

Although they are not eaten, natives kill these lovely animals for their fur and fisherman shoot them as they claim they compete for fish. No comment.
Bear Cove at Low TideBear Cove at Low Tide
Bear Cove at Low Tide

Out to dig for clams.
7 Foot Injured Salmon Shark Washes Ashore7 Foot Injured Salmon Shark Washes Ashore
7 Foot Injured Salmon Shark Washes Ashore

I don't think people eat this interesting creature.
Salmon Shark TeethSalmon Shark Teeth
Salmon Shark Teeth

The uppers spike up and down. But the lower teeth spike to the side.
Bald Eagles On the BeachBald Eagles On the Beach
Bald Eagles On the Beach

Feasting on dead fish. People don't eat eagles, but they are common as crows in Alaska.



7th June 2010

holy halibutt
80 lbs. is BIG! Loved this blog/report. Very interesting to contemplate life in other environments...especially like the road kill list, so logical! thanks Melisse!
10th June 2010

Fascinating and yucky. I love these blogs!

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