Juneau Wildlife

The Juneau area is in the middle of the Tongass National Rainforest -- the largest temperate rainforest in North America at 17 million acres. It is home to many black and brown (grizzly) bears. This two-year-old black bear recently awoke from hibernation and began foraging near the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center on a busy day. He ended up spending a good 20 minutes in the tree, eating and checking out the visiting cruise ship passengers.

-- Christopher