Warming temps push walrus north, leave Alaskans without food

ANCHORAGE, AK (AP) — A warming environment and melting ice have pushed walrus north in the Bering Sea. That has limited the main food source for several small villages in Alaska.

Described by some as having a taste between veal and beef, walrus is highly prized by Alaska Natives as a subsistence food to store for winter.

There are few other options. Store-bought food is unreliable and expensive. A gallon of milk can cost $15.

Some Alaska lawmakers want to propose more aid for villages facing food shortages.
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