Otter catastrophe?

Article Abstract:

The death of several sea otters in Cook Inlet, Alaska, is discussed. Researchers have traced these deaths to the infection caused by the bacterium 'Streptococcus infantarius ss coli', which causes inflammation of tissues lining the heart valves. Plans to study sea otters in Lower Cook Inlet and Kamishak Bay are also discussed.

Health aspects, Complications and side effects, Bacterial infections, Natural resources, Sea otter, Sea otters, Death of, Cook Inlet

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The great return to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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George Schaller's return to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in 2006, is discussed. Schaller, the vice president for Science and Exploration of the Wildlife Conservation Society, had his first journey to the refuge in 1956. Details of both the 1956 and 2006 expedition are also presented.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Discovery and exploration, Travel, Zoologists, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Wildlife Conservation Society, Schaller, George

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Life on the ledge

Article Abstract:

Nature photographer Tom Vezo provides a written and photographic account of his trip to St. Paul Island, Alaska. The article includes numerous photographs of various birds and animals such as tufted puffins, winter wrens, and fur seals.

Personal narratives, Photographers, Natural history, Saint Paul Island (Alaska), Nature photography, Bering Sea

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