Wildlife Articles

Coexisting Through The Cold

Coexisting Through The Cold

4 minute read -As the summer season gives way to autumn, creatures of all kinds will begin to prepare for the coldest time of year, when temperatures may become dangerous if appropriate shelter is not acquired.Animals of course off-set the cold by growing thicker,...

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Jesse the Moose

Jesse the Moose

2 minute read -It was with profound sadness that the Yukon Wildlife Preserve (YWP) shared the death of Jesse, a cherished and iconic moose who had resided at the Preserve since 2016. The YWP’s Animal Care team made the difficult decision to euthanize Jesse on June 19,...

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The Humble Dzäna

The Humble Dzäna

8 minute read -When welcoming folks to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, us interpreters in the Front Cabin often say something along the lines of “you'll find 10 Yukon animals here,” referring to the ones in our care and pictured on our map. But of course, so many other...

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