Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists say it’s uncommon to see a bat in winter. (Marc Lester / ADN) Bats have been the focus of Blejwas’ research for about 15 years, she said.

The Trump administration wants to end federal funding for a program that gives states grants for wildlife conservation.

Mar. 5—One winged creature stood out as it flew on a sunny afternoon near a viewing deck at the Eagle River Nature Center. It zigzagged over a flat, calm area of a stream's open water. It seemed ...