Wildlife Viewing

The wildlife of Alaska is diverse and abundant.

Alaska contains about 98% of the U.S. brown bear population and 70% of the total North American population. The black bear is much smaller than the brown bear. They are found in larger numbers on the mainland of Alaska. Caribou in Alaska are abundant; currently there are an estimated 950,000 in the state. Moose are often seen feeding and grazing along the state's highways. Because of the abundance of moose in Alaska, moose-human interactions are frequent. Mountain goats are found in the rough and rocky mountain regions of Alaska. Dall sheep live in the mountain regions of Alaska where there is rocky terrain and steep, inclined land. The orca is also known as the killer whale (although they are dolphins) because it has been known to attack and eat other whales.

Alaska has quite a variety of fish species. Its lakes, rivers, and oceans are home to fish such as trout, salmon, char, grayling, lampreys, lingcod, pike, and whitefish.

Thousands of species of birds inhabit Alaska, especially in coastal regions.

During your tour aboard the APP, the opportunities to view brown bear, eagles, whales, porpoise sea creatures etc., will be abundant.