In 2015, the Alaska Center for Conservation Science conducted small mammal surveys in six habitat types along the Colville River. Sampled habitat types included wet sedge meadow tundra, tussock tundra, shrub-tussock tundra, low willow shrub, tall...

Amphibians are ectotherms (cold-blooded) that require relatively mild temperatures to survive. In Alaska, they hibernate in the winter to cope with low temperatures and are primarily restricted to Southeast Alaska. Only the cold-adapted wood...