In order to qualify for inclusion in the QS World University RankingsÂ® - Engineering - Chemical 2011, universities must offer a course or the option to specialise in these disciplines, and meet the discipline specific threshold for papers published. Extracted from the full QS World University Rankings 2011/12.
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.
Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, or other organisms that did not historically occur in Maine. When introduced to Maine ecosystems, they develop abundant, widespread populations that negatively impact the environment, the economy, human health, or the way we live.aineâs native species are plants, animals, or other organisms that have historically occurred and evolved in Maine ecosystems. Milkweed, rock crabs, and little floating heart are examples of species that are native to Maine.