“A mama bear known as ‘Brett’ gave her cubs a ride across the river in Alaska’s iconic Katmai National Park and Preserve.

The caramel-colored skull of an ancient cave bear is believed to be at least 60,000 years old, and it’s up for auction in Anchorage.

Of course, bears are synonymous with Alaska, as it has a greater population of grizzly bears than any other U.S. state. While backcountry adventurers are well aware of the risks involved and ...

Alaskans who enjoy watching bears and other wildlife have legitimate grounds to sue the state over predator-control programs that may put those same animals at risk, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled ...