Wood bison are the largest native land mammals in the Western Hemisphere, 10 to 15% heavier than plains bison. Bulls are slightly larger than cows and average around 1,800 pounds, but can get up to 2,000 pounds. Both males and females have short...
Stem with small white orchid blossoms rising from autumn leaves. For additional resources about wildflowers visit the National Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/.
Close view showing white orchid blossoms on stem. For additional resources about wildflowers visit the National Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/.
Map showing caribou calving location outside of the Arctic Refuge 1002 Area in a high-snow spring, and then showing normal travels of caribou onto and across the 1002 Area of the Arctic Refuge coastal plain after calving.
Subpolar environments; Alpine environments; Rivers and streams and Rivers and streams; Wetlands; Coastal environments; Mountains; Plains; Wildlife Wildlife refuges; Tundra; Alaska map;
Map and discussion of the ecologial zones of northern Alaska, showing the diversity of ecological zones within the Arctic Refuge, and contrasting them with the fewer, wider zones farther west in Alaska.
Bond Swamp NWR, Round Oak, Georgia: Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge sits on the fall line that separates the piedmont plateau and the coastal plains.
Vegetation; Wildflowers; Wildlife refuges; Togiak National Wildlife Refuge; Togiak Gallery
Wildflowers are found on mountainsides, stream banks, tundra plains, and even gravel bars, as seen here. Over 500 species of vascular plants have been identified at Togiak Refuge.
Artwork depicting arid, desolate plains in the upper half, and a flooded city in the lower half. Pictured in the lower left corner is a duck wearing eye glass, and a top hat, and carrying an umbrella and suitcase. Suitcase is labeled "Duck...
Artwork depicting creek or river running through plains, with animals grazing, ducks swimming and sitting on eggs, people fishing, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors, and workers constructing waterways.
