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Contact your local Viking travel advisor, call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit viking.com | 15 BROWN AND BLACK BEARS Alaska is bear country – it is home to the largest population of brown bears (often called grizzlies) on Earth. Along riverbanks and tidal flats, you may spot these powerful animals foraging for berries, clams or their favourite feast — wild salmon. While black bears are smaller and roam forested regions. BALD EAGLES Symbolic and unmistakable, with their white heads and powerful wingspan, bald eagles thrive in Alaska's rich coastal ecosystems. Look for them perched along treetops or swooping gracefully over shorelines in search of fish. WHALES Each summer, thousands of humpbacks migrate to Alaska's nutrient-rich waters to feed. Their spectacular breaches, tail slaps and bubble-net feeding displays are among the state's most iconic wildlife experiences. While Orcas (Killer Whales) are highly intelligent and social, they travel in pods and are often seen cruising alongside ships or hunting in coastal waters. Their striking black-and-white colouring makes sightings truly memorable. PUFFINS With colourful beaks and endearing expressions, these charming seabirds nest along coastal cliffs and islands. Puffins are expert divers, using their wings to 'fly' underwater in search of small fish. MOOSE Towering and solitary, moose roam forests and wetlands across the state. Their enormous antlers and gentle demeanour make them a guest favourite. They thrive in wetlands and forests, often spotted grazing near lakes and rivers particularly around dawn and dusk. SEA OTTERS Floating on their backs wrapped in kelp, sea otters are one of Alaska's most lovable creatures. Their playful behaviour and expressive faces make them delightful to watch along sheltered coastal areas. HARBOUR SEALS AND SEA LIONS Alaska's rocky outcrops and icy bays provide the perfect resting places for seals and sea lions. Look for them lounging on glacial ice or barking loudly from sun-warmed rocks. PUFFIN, ALASKA HUMPBACK WHALE, ALASKA BROWN BEAR, ALASKA

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