Why is the moose Alaska's state animal?

Answer 1

Weighing up to 1400 pounds, the Moose is the largest deer in the world. It is dark brown, with gray legs, an overhanging snout, a long dewlap or beard hanging from the throat, and a shoulder hump. Males grow massive, flat antlers with small prongs projecting from the borders. Elk and Caribou have pale rumps and lack the long face and snout. The Moose occurs in northern forests, where it is often seen feeding on water plants far out in ponds and lakes. In winter it feeds on twigs, bark, and saplings. It is a fast swimmer, and on land it can run as fast as 35 mph. The rust-colored young lack the white spots of other deer fawns. Found across Canada and Alaska, the northern Rockies, upper Midwest, and northern New England. Best seen in the following parks: Baxter(Maine), Algonquin, Isle Royale, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, Jasper, and Denali.