Why is the moose Maine's state animal?

Official State Animal of Maine. Maine designated the moose as official state animal in 1979 (the moose is also a state symbol of Alaska). All State Mammals. Moose Facts. The iconic moose (Alces alces) is the world's largest member of the deer family. Moose inhabit northern forests of North America, Europe, and Russia (in Europe moose are called "elk"). read more

Maine has a lot of moose, more than any other state. It's a unique animal, and seeing it makes one think of the woods and northern wilderness, therefor is symbolic of Maine as a vast, uncluttered, wild, beautiful outdoor state. read more

State Animal - Moose The moose, or A. alces as known by the scientific name, is the largest member of the deer family in the world. In North America it is found in wooded areas of Canada and the northern United States. read more