July 3, 2025 - Alaska
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| On the drive back to Palmer/Wasilla, we stopped at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a refuge for sick, wounded & orphaned animals that offers visitors a chance to see wildlife up close. | ||||||
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A white wolf. Hard to photograph through the chain link fence.
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| A black bear snoozing on a log. | ||||||
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A Bald Eagle unable to fly but has a home here.
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| A Coyote on the prowl. | ||||||
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| Big bison hide. | ||||||
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| Musk oxen doing what they do. | ||||||
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Looking down at a Black Bear on the move.
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| This Bald Eagle is not a resident of the conservation center, but apparently he does like to hang out here. | ||||||
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Different type of bears. Polar, Grizzley (or Brown), and Black.
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| A Brown Bear walks right by us! | ||||||
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| He paid no attention to us. | ||||||
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Be careful, Brenda!
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| Good looking Bear! | ||||||
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| Elks with huge racks. | ||||||
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A Wood Bison (as opposed to Plains Bison) herd at rest in a large field.
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| Walking the Conservation Center. | ||||||
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Sitka black-tailed deer.
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| Sitka black-tailed deer are the second smallest deer in the nation, second only to the Key deer found in the Florida Keys. | ||||||
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| Mule Deer enjoying the nice day. | ||||||
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| Porcupine! | ||||||
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