The island is home to the Tlingit peoples, who call it Kootznoowoo (Fortress of the Bears) in reference to the estimated 1,600 brown bears that inhabit the island — the highest concentration found anywhere in the world. But that's not the island's only fauna. Some 5,000 eagles — in addition to harbor seals, humpback whales, and porpoises — also call Admiralty Island home. Landscapes across the island range from rainforest, tundra, and ice-field-covered mountains to bays, canals, lakes, and rivers. Over 90% of the island is protected under the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, itself part of Tongass National Forest. A great way to appreciate the incredible biodiversity of Admiralty Island is via the 32-mile Cross Admiralty Canoe Route.
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