The Arctic is home to a variety of wildlife.  Although wildlife exists in Arctic Alaska, it is a whole other thing to see that wildlife.  While traveling in northern Alaska, keep in mind that wildlife is wild and elusive along the Dalton Highway.  One way to preserve the wildness of Alaska’s Arctic animals is through understanding.  In this vast Arctic Landscape, animals exist in far fewer numbers per square mile by comparison to wildlife in lower latitudes.  This is primarily thanks to the long, harsh winter season. 

Wildlife in the north should be thought of as a treat rather than something to expect. 

However, whether we are life-long Alaskans or first-time visitors, we all hope to spot these elusive animals.  Keep in mind that seeing a wild animal is only one small part of your Arctic experience, and we will do our best to provide you with the highest quality experience regardless of the wildlife that we might have the pleasure of seeing.  Keep your eyes open for arctic fox, grizzlies, black bears (look for them along streams or open tundra areas), musk ox (north of the Brooks Range), moose, wolf, caribou (watch for them on snowy patches), Dall sheep (they appear as white dots on the mountain sides until we get closer), eagles and countless varieties of birds. You can look forward to learning more about Arctic Fauna from your talented Alaskan guide.