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False!Temperatures

can range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

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Most people think…

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That Alaska is not home to many animals. However, in Kodiak, Alaska there are…

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Many Animals

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Brown BearThere are 3,500 bears

on Kodiak Island.Bear viewing is a popular

attraction.Even I have gone on a

bear expedition!

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WhaleKodiak is home to five different types of whales.

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PuffinThe puffin is only

one of 240 different species found on the island.

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Sitka Black-Tailed DeerThis deer did not

originate from Kodiak but was brought over and introduced in 1924.

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Stellar Sea LionThis marine mammal

can be seen in boat harbors.

They may live between 20-30 years.

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But what about the people?

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Kodiak is home to 6,334 people.

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The heritage known to most residents is Alutiiq.

ThenNow

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This culture lived in sod houses and hunted sea mammals with harpoons.

Whalebones were used in the doorway.

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But, what can I do there?

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Wildlife ViewingBear ViewingWhale WatchingBird Watching

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Fishing!!!SalmonDolly VardonHalibutRockfishTrout

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RecreationCampingHikingBikingKayaking

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Parks and MuseumsAlutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository Baranov MuseumKodiak Military History Museum Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

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A Special Thanks:To Kodiak, Alaska’s Emerald Island for their

information found at http://www.kodiak.org/.