On my recent trip to Alaska I noticed one thing that has become more and more evident over the past 10-20 years. In the wild, in National Parks or just plain out in the wilds, there is a lot less wildlife that there used to be. While Alaska is noted for its wildlife, on our recent trip it was very difficult to see whales, mountain goats, bears, or anything that was wild. It was disheartening in a way, but I believe it is from the encroachment of man on their natural habitats, and probably because their populations are dying out. It is a matter of concern, and I am concerned that my grandchildren will come into a world where wildlife has mostly disappeared. What a sad commentary on this world. We need animals in places outside of zoos.