What a unique sighting in Denali National Park and Preserve! Although wolverines are common in the park, they can be elusive creatures, making fleeting appearances. This video was captured by a bus driver in the park. These mysterious mustelids (weasel family) gifted the driver and their passengers with their playful presence as they move through high alpine terrain. From the looks of it, we believe this video shows an adult female wolverine with her two kits. As they move up the mountain, the k

Wildlife Safety in the Shoulder Season Every wildlife enthusiast enjoys watching a bear scratching its back, almost as much as the bear enjoys satisfying its itch. While amusing, this video serves as a reminder that the Park is home to many bears and other animals that may be encountered on or near roads and in other frontcountry areas. As you travel in the park this shoulder season, enjoy wildlife from a safe distance. Park regulations prohibit visitors from intentionally approaching within 300

It may be -40F out, but that doesn't keep the moose away! This is the same cow moose from yesterday that was poking around near park headquarters. She found a particularly tasty snack in this frozen willow tree. Amazingly enough, the 20 pounds of poplar, birch, and willow twigs moose eat on a daily basis allows for such a big mammal to survive the harsh winters of the cold North. | Denali National Park and Preserve