Maine State Animal

Maine designated the moose as official state animal in 1979. Moose (Alces alces) are the world's largest member of the deer family. Moose mostly inhabit northern forests of North America, Europe, and Russia (in Europe they are called "elk"). See video of mother moose with two calves. Moose in the mist - photo © Steve Wall (Steve took it) on Flickr - noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike Moose have long legs, a heavy body, small tail, drooping nose, and a "bell" or dewlap under the chin. Color can range from golden brown to almost black (depending on the season and age of the moose). Photo of young moose courtesy National Park Service Photo of bull moose © Doug Lloyd (used by permission)

Source:	Bull Moose (top photo) © Robert Volpe / CritterZone: Animal - Wildlife - Nature Stock Photography Copyrighted image - no use allowed without a license (contact CritterZone for commercial application license)
Links:	Moose - Alaska state mammal Everything about Moose: Mooseworld State Animals - Mammals: 50 States List


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