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A Skulk, a Prickle, and a Charm: The Wild Names for Groups of Alaska’s Animals!

Did you know a group of hummingbirds is called a charm? Or that a gathering of foxes can be called a skulk, and a group of porcupines a prickle? The animal kingdom is full of surprises, and we’re not just talking about the animals themselves!

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The spring of 2026 brought in quite a few new residents to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and we’re excited to update you on how they’re all doing now that they’ve been here for a summer (spoiler alert: they’re awesome).

Brooks the Muskox

Brooks was born late June at AWCC to cow, Tsuni, and bull, Jasper. When sh...


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PORTAGE, ALASKA | October 2026 Tiny Wings, Record-Breaking Journey! AWCC-Tracked Hummingbirds Make History! Three tiny hummingbirds are making BIG waves in wildlife research, setting a new known hummingbird migration record! This summer, three Rufous Hummingbirds were fitted with tiny telemetry devices at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) as part of ...

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Cast Your Vote!

We invite you to help choose the next piece of artwork to be featured on merchandise in the Be Wild Gift Shop.

This year’s art contest theme is Tudra, Tides, and Mountains! Through this contest, we hope to inspire students to connect with and learn more about the natural world around them. The ...


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