On the North Slope of Alaska, the culture of the Inupiat centers ... There is typically one chance to harpoon the whale. If the hunt is successful, each person in the village can receive a share ...

James Grogan, the museum’s director, said he had consulted with biologists, veterinary pathologists, Alaska Native cultural experts and others about the best way to break down the whale.

Guests will take a whale-watching boat to Point Adolphus, known for having the highest concentration of humpback whales in ...

Now a crew of biologists, students, volunteers and onlookers is breaking down the carcass in order to send the whale's bones to their permanent home at a Wasilla museum. Earlier this month, the Museum ...