Land Animals
This animal is common all around Alaska, has large antlers, and can weigh between 800 and 1400 pounds. It is an excellent source of protein and iron.
What is a moose?
This sea mammal is a delicacy to Alaska Native people across several regions. Its oil is particularly prized as a dip or a way to add flavor to a dish.
What is seal?
This berry can be found around all regions of Alaska, is high in Vitamin C, and is also known as the lingonberry.
What is the low bush cranberry?
What is Akutaq/Eskimo Ice Cream?
This deer species is smaller than most species of deer and is named after an Alaskan town.
What is the Sitka black-tailed deer?
This sea mammal is high in iron, protein, and is a good source of Vitamin A. It was a primary source of food for inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands.
What is sea lion?
This plant is harvested in the spring, and is the coiled, new growth of the fern plant.
What are fiddleheads?
This food staple keeps and travels well. It can be eaten with cheese or dipped into soup or chili.
What is pilot bread?
This animal has been eaten in Alaska for thousands of years, and is the only species of the deer family where both sexes grow antlers.
What is the caribou/reindeer?
This variety of salmon is the largest of all, and is prized for its higher fat content.
What is King Salmon?
This plant can be found across many regions of Alaska. It has narrow leaves and a distinct smell. It is used medicinally as a tea or wet leaves can be applied to sores and cuts. It can also be dried and ground up to be used as a spice.
What is stinkweed/wormwood?
This food is commonly eaten in the North Slope region, and is the frozen skin and blubber of a whale.
What is muktuk?
This animal has incredibly warm wool called qiviut. It is native to Alaska, but died off due to over-hunting before being reintroduced in the 1930s.
What is the musk ox?
These mollusks are an excellent source of Vitamin A, iron and protein. There are 7 species of them in Alaska, including the black chiton. They are found primarily in Southeast Alaska and are considered a delicacy.
What are gumboots?
This plant grows on the seaside in Southeast Alaska. It is crispest before it flowers, and can be eaten raw or boiled. It is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
What is beach/sea asparagus?
This food is derived from a sea mammal, and is commonly used as a condiment or flavor enhancer.
What is seal oil?