As far back as 1903, Tlingit craftsmen in what is now the state of Alaska were recorded crafting purses out of a material from agarikon fungus.(然后这些条被拉伸成宽片,可以制作成帽子、包、珠宝和装饰品。早在1903年,在现在的阿拉斯加州,有记载称特林吉特工匠用一种来自蘑菇的材料制作钱包。)”...
While hundreds of edible plant species exist in Alaska, there are some commonly known varieties that you can easily remember. For instance, cattails grow in wetlands and swampy areas. You can eat the telltale brown stalk, along with the roots and leaves. For a sweet treat, a number of ber...
The tundra is a biome that is defined by its cold yearly temperature, low precipitation, and resultant stunted trees, shrubs, and grasses. The short growing season, harsh winters, and higher average wind speeds create a harsh environment for plants, but a surprising variety do still grow here...
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Perennial flowers, shrubs, and trees grow best when planted in the appropriate zone. You’ll find that winter damage occurs most often when plants are out of their range or comfort zone. When you choose plants for a garden or landscape, avoid selecting plants that are only marginally hardy ...
Similarly, sea otters play a major role in the survival of giant kelp forests along the coasts of California and Alaska. These “marine rainforests” provide a home for a wide range of other species. The kelp itself is the main food of purple and red sea urchins and in turn, the urchins...
You may walk by these watery oases each spring and never know the hundreds of lives inside—from tadpoles to fairy shrimp.
In the news recently there has been a lot about Sarah Palin, the current governor of Alaska, and McCain’s choice of a running mate. Some of the criticism has been centered on the reproductive choices that Sarah Palin has made, and about the choices of her teenaged daughter, Bristol. Two...
Another potential difference between steelhead vs salmon lies in their overall weight. While both of these fish can grow to be roughly the same size and can look strikingly similar, salmon species vary more in size compared to steelhead. For example, the average steelhead trout weighs roughly ...
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