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Moose. 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).Moose have long legs, a heavy body, small tail, drooping nose, and a bell or dewlap under the chin.oose (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). Moose have long legs, a heavy body, small tail, drooping nose, and a bell or dewlap under the chin.
For other uses, see Maine (disambiguation). Maine (/ËmeÉªn/; French: Ãtat du Maine) is the northernmost state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 39th most extensive and the 42nd most populous of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the east and north, respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior, and picturesque waterways; and also its seafood cuisine, especially clams and lobster.