The Kodiak Archipelago is a chain of islands (therefore archipelago) in the Gulf of Alaska. The largest island is the Kodiak island, second biggest in the US. It is 177 miles long and 67 miles across (5,360 sq. miles) (4). The Kodiak Archipelago has 40 glaciers, many streams and is mostly dense forest.
Kodiak Bears have a “home range” which is a traditional spot that the individual bear will go to every year. Home ranges may overlap (depending on island and density of food sources) (5). Females home range is approximately 50 sq. miles (overlapping with many other bears). Male's home range can reach up to 97 sq. miles (2).
Kodiak bears enter their dens in late October. Sows (especially pregnant sows) will enter the den first, followed by the males who are usually the last to go into the den. Males will emerge from the den first in late April. Sows with cubs can stay in their dens until late June/early July (3). Dens are mostly dug into mountains or hills, but this depends on what part of the Kodiak Archipelago they live on (8).
Habitat- In a Glimpse-
Kodiak Bears have a “home range” which is a traditional spot that the individual bear will go to every year. Home ranges may overlap (depending on island and density of food sources) (5). Females home range is approximately 50 sq. miles (overlapping with many other bears). Male's home range can reach up to 97 sq. miles (2).
Kodiak bears enter their dens in late October. Sows (especially pregnant sows) will enter the den first, followed by the males who are usually the last to go into the den. Males will emerge from the den first in late April. Sows with cubs can stay in their dens until late June/early July (3). Dens are mostly dug into mountains or hills, but this depends on what part of the Kodiak Archipelago they live on (8).
Habitat- In a Glimpse-
- Kodiak Archipelago (Gulf of Alaska)
- Dense forestation, 40 glaciers, streams and rivers
- Home Ranges- 50-100 sq. miles depending on gender of bear
- Dens are dug into mountains or hills, depending on island