The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a 19.2 million acre reserve set aside in Alaska's vast arctic region to protect the abundance of wildlife which call the area home. Another reason for its protection, is that the refuge is also one of the finest examples of untouched wilderness in the world as well as being the traditional homelands of the Inupiaq Eskimos and Athabascan Indians.
A few of the species of the wildlife in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge include polar bears, black bears, grizzly bears, Moose, Dall Sheep, Muskox, Caribou, Wolf, Wolverine, and over 180 species of birds.
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Funny Grizzly Bear Photo A Grizzly Bear pokes out his tongue USA, Alaska, McNeil River Sanctuary, Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) |
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Fox In Transition Coat Fox on Flowery Tundra Alaska. ANWR. A tight shot of an arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) walking through wildflowers on the... |
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Hiking Gates Of The Arctic Gates of the Arctic Hikers Alaska. Gates of the Arctic NP. Hikers enjoy a rare sunny day in the arctic west of Lake Matcharak,... |
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Atigun Canyon Brooks Range Atigun Canyon Brooks Range Alaska. ANWR. Brooks Range. Atigun Canyon at western edge of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Wildflowers Tundra In ANWR wildflowers and tundra in ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Mountain avens, Lapland rosebay & Arctic lupine... |
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Family Of Musk Ox Animals Two adults and calves in a musk ox family. Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . North Slope of Brooks Range. Musk ox (Ovibus... |
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Man Romanzof Mts Man and Romanzof Mts ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Camping by Esetuk creek off the Hulahula River. |
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ANWR And Man Hiking ANWR Alaska. ANWR. hiker in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Fisherman Beaufort Sea Fisherman Beaufort Sea Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Fishing in the Beaufort Sea from Arey Island, 5... |
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Caribou Crossing Caribou herd in ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR. caribou (Rangifer tarandus) crossing the Kongakut... |
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Two Hikers In ANWR Two people hiking Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Hiking by Esetuk creek off the Hulahula River. |
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Aurora Borealis Over Spruce Trees The northern lights silhouette a spruce forest USA, Alaska, Glenallen, Aurora borealis over spruce trees |
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Family Hiking Aichilic River Drainage family hiking Aichilic River drainage ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Upper Aichilic River drainage. |
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ANWR Hikers Hikers on Arctic Plain in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Arctic Plain Hulahula River. Hikers wander across... |
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Man In Brooks Range Man in Brooks Range Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Brooks Range. Romanzof Mts. Hiker Kim Heacox above... |
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Snow Goose Lesser Snow Goose Alaska. ANWR. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. ANWR. Lesser Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens... |
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Denali Pond Reflection Mt McKinley The snow covered peak of Mt. McKinley shows its reflection in the calm blue pond situated in the centre of the tundra region. Tall tundra grass showing off its Autumn colors borders the edge of a beautiful blue pond in Denali... |
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Portage Glacier Chugach National Forest Alaska Surrounded by lush green scenery, the Portage Glacier appears from between the mountains of the Chugach National Forest in Alaska. Portage Glacier from Portage Pass, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. |
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Arctic Plain Arctic Plain and River Valley Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR. evening clouds over the Kongakut River at Caribou... |
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Chen Caerulescens Lesser Snow Geese Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. ANWR. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. ANWR. Lesser Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens... |
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Caribou Pass Hike Man in Kongakut River Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR. Evening clouds over the Kongakut River at Caribou... |
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Camp ANWR Tent camping in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Camp. |
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State Of Alaska Flag Picture The Flag of Alaska features a blue 'canvas' which represents the sky, sea, lakes, and mountains, while 7 small gold stars represent the constellation Ursa major and the 8th large star is the North star. Alaska Flag, Blackstone Bay, Prince William Sound, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. |
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge The Kongakut River Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Kongakut Rive Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Kongakut River during a 2:30 am sunrise in late June. |
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Camper Esetuk Creek ANWR Male Camper with tent Esetuk creek ANWR Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Camping by Esetuk creek off the Hulahula River. |
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Kongakut River Hikers Two Hikers above Kongakut River Alaska. Arctic Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Hikers sit on an alpine ridge overlooking the... |
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Photographer Hulahula River ANWR Photographer Hulahula River Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Wilderness photographer near the Hulahula River. |
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Mt McKinley Tundra Denali National Park Glistening in the early morning hours are the snow covered peaks of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA with a vast area of tundra in brilliant autumn colors. The autumn scenery of the tundra that stretches across the landscape until it reaches Mt. McKinley... |
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Portage Valley Chugach National Forest Creek A creek which flows from the Byron Glacier wends its way down the Portage Valley in the Chugach National Forest, Alaska. Creek flowing from Byron Glacier, Portage Valley, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. |
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Hiker Silhoutte ANWR Hiker silhouette at Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR . Aichlic River drainage above the fog. |
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Jago River Valley Jago River Valley ANWR Alaska. ANWR. Wildflowers in the Jago River Valley , below Romanzof Mountains. |
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ANWR Hulahula River ANWR. Hulahula River Alaska. ANWR. Hulahula River side creek. |
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Denali Landscape With Mt McKinley Alaska The autumn shaded colors of the landscape twinkle in the sunset hours as the snow covered peaks of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA, sparkle in the light. The wilderness of Denali National Park in Alaska, USA is magnificent during the autumn season when... |
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Brooks Range Atigun Canyon Brooks Range. Atigun Canyon Alaska. ANWR. Brooks Range. Atigun Canyon at western edge of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Mt Alice Sunset Chugach National Forest Wispy clouds catch the sunset light at the summit of Mt Alice in the Chugach National Forest. Sunset on Mt. Alice, Seward, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. |
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Hiker Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and hiker Alaska. ANWR. A hiker walks near some Wooly Loosewort, (Pedicularis kanei), in the mountains above... |
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Mt MckInley Aerial As the sunset hours begin to dwindle, the remaining light still highlights the summit of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA. Dark clouds move in over Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA as the sunset lighting... |
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Mt Benson Chugach National Forest Alaska A rugged Mt Benson looks over Resurrection River as it races by on the Kenai Peninsula in the Chugach National Forest, Alaska. Mt. Benson and Resurrection River, Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska. |
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Cottongrass Denali National Park Alaska Cottongrass grows prolifically in the Wonder Lake area of Denali National Park backdropped by Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range Cottongrass in Wonder Lake... |
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Snowy Mt McKinley Denali National Park The snowy peaks of Mt. McKinley reflect in a pond during the daylight hours in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA. The snowy mountain range of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA is always a... |
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Prickly Rose Flowers Anchorage Alaska Bright pink flowers are beginning to open on a Prickly Rose shrub in the wilderness of Anchorage, Alaska in the USA. The Prickly Rose is the only native rose in Alaska, USA and this beautiful bush of blossoming... |
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Jacobs Ladder Blue Flowers Eklutna Alaska Pretty blue flowers called Jacob's Ladder bloom across the wilderness landscape in June near Eklutna, Alaska. The five petals on the flowers of a Jacob's Ladder appear almost purple in color but in reality... |
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