by Andrea Merrill | Mar 12, 2023 | Front Page Slider
Simply put, the Willow Project, also known as the Willow Master Development Project, is yet another proposed oil development project slated to be built in Alaska’s Western Arctic. This $6 billion project is currently projected to open up an estimated 629 million...
by Andrea Merrill | Mar 4, 2023 | Front Page Slider
Finnish and Swedish Lapphunds are two separate but extremely similar breeds and as evident from their names, these dogs originated in Finland, Sweden, and northern Scandinavia. The name ‘Lapphund’ comes from Lapland, a region in the Arctic Circle and the northernmost...
by Andrea Merrill | Feb 8, 2023 | Front Page Slider, How To Become...
When you think of an animal control officer, you might think of one of the many reality television series that follow animal control officers around. Animal Cops from Animal Planet and Discovery has several spin-offs in many cities around the United States; Animal PD...
by Andrea Merrill | Feb 1, 2023 | Front Page Slider
In centuries past, grey wolves were fairly common throughout the Pacific Northwest and North America and played a significant role in the ecosystems they lived in. But thanks to a systemic and deadly campaign in the early to mid-20th century, grey wolves all but...
by Andrea Merrill | Dec 14, 2022 | Front Page Slider, Habitats
This unassuming, semiaquatic rodent is seen as a nuisance by some but in reality, beavers are significant players in the health of ecosystems and are even vital in stopping wildfires. In addition to providing habitat and a source of water, the ponds and wetlands that...
by Andrea Merrill | Dec 10, 2022 | Front Page Slider
Big, fluffy, and loyal, this breed is absolutely wonderful and can be quite the character. Like other spitz dogs, Alaskan Malamutes have a thick double coat that helps with temperature regulation and a strong, energetic personality. They were originally bred to be,...
