A view across the ice in the Arctic
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A view across the ice in the Arctic
A view across the ice in the Arctic
Female and two cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, AlaskaA view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, AlaskaA view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Northwestern Crow with an elongated lower beak
Northwestern Crow with an elongated lower beak. It was captured as part of the beak deformity research project. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Northwestern Crow with an elongated lower beak. It was captured as part of the beak deformity research project. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Flock of Northern Pintail Ducks
A flock of wintering northern pintail ducks takes flight in Northern Honshu, Japan. This photo was taken as part of a study to understand the migratory movements of this species and to assess if these birds could transmit highly pathogenic avian influenza from Asia to North America via Alaska.
A flock of wintering northern pintail ducks takes flight in Northern Honshu, Japan. This photo was taken as part of a study to understand the migratory movements of this species and to assess if these birds could transmit highly pathogenic avian influenza from Asia to North America via Alaska.
Northern Pintail
The USGS conducts surveillance and research nationwide on wildlife diseases that could be harmful to domestic animals and humans.
The USGS conducts surveillance and research nationwide on wildlife diseases that could be harmful to domestic animals and humans.
Northern Pintail Duck male on snow covered ground
Northern Pintail Duck male on snow covered ground.
Northern Pintail Duck male on snow covered ground.
Northern Pintail Duck
Northern Pintail Duck swimming in a lake
Northern Pintail Duck swimming in a lake
Scientists constructing a limnocorral at McKinley Lake
Scientists constructing a limnocorral at McKinley LakeFour scientists constructing a limnocorral on the bank of the McKinley Lake, near Cordova, Alaska for Elodea spp. experiment. This experiment is studying the effect of the invasive species Elodea spp. on aquatic ecosystems. Disclaimer statement: Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S.
Scientists constructing a limnocorral at McKinley Lake
Scientists constructing a limnocorral at McKinley LakeFour scientists constructing a limnocorral on the bank of the McKinley Lake, near Cordova, Alaska for Elodea spp. experiment. This experiment is studying the effect of the invasive species Elodea spp. on aquatic ecosystems. Disclaimer statement: Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S.
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AK
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AKRock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AK.
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AK
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AKRock Sandpipers huddle together on the icy mudflats near Kasilof, AK.
Rock Sandpipers Roosting Along Shore of Cook Inlet
Rock Sandpipers Roosting Along Shore of Cook InletA small flock of Rock Sandpipers roosts near the splash zone along the shore of upper Cook Inlet. Numerous individuals exhibit ice encasing their lower legs and adhering to their feathers.
Rock Sandpipers Roosting Along Shore of Cook Inlet
Rock Sandpipers Roosting Along Shore of Cook InletA small flock of Rock Sandpipers roosts near the splash zone along the shore of upper Cook Inlet. Numerous individuals exhibit ice encasing their lower legs and adhering to their feathers.
Rock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winter
Rock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winterRock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winter.
Rock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winter
Rock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winterRock Sandpiper flock on the mudlfats near Kasilof, AK in the winter.
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, Alaska
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, AlaskaRock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, Alaska.
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, Alaska
Rock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, AlaskaRock Sandpipers huddle together on the ice near Kasilof, Alaska.
Rock Sandpiper with Ice-encrusted Leg
Image of a Rock Sandpiper with its lower left leg encased in ice.
Image of a Rock Sandpiper with its lower left leg encased in ice.
Caribou of the Porcupine Herd
Three caribou standing in the tundra. These caribou are part of the Porcupine caribou herd.
Three caribou standing in the tundra. These caribou are part of the Porcupine caribou herd.
Whaling boat in Lonely, Alaska
This nearly century-old whaling boat rests along the Beaufort Sea coast near Lonely, Alaska in July, 2007. The boat was washed away to sea just a few months later.
This nearly century-old whaling boat rests along the Beaufort Sea coast near Lonely, Alaska in July, 2007. The boat was washed away to sea just a few months later.
USGS scientists processing trawl catch
Mayumi Arimitsu and John Piatt processing a trawl catch on the USGS R/V Alaskan Gyre in Kenai Fjords, Alaska.
Mayumi Arimitsu and John Piatt processing a trawl catch on the USGS R/V Alaskan Gyre in Kenai Fjords, Alaska.
Kittlitz’s Murrelet Habitat
Kittlitz’s Murrelets flying near glacier in Northwestern Fjord, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.
Kittlitz’s Murrelets flying near glacier in Northwestern Fjord, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River looking towards the mountains.
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River looking towards the mountains.
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River field camp
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River field camp
Aerial view of the Pilgrim River field camp