Deniigi, moose

Deniigi, moose, are remarkably well adapted to surviving Alaska’s long winters. Their thick coats are made of hollow hairs that trap heat, allowing them to withstand extremely cold temperatures with little extra energy. Long legs and splayed hooves help them move through deep snow. As snow buries summer plants, they shift to a diet of woody browse: twigs, buds, and bark from shrubs like willow and birch. Because this winter diet provides less energy, moose reduce their activity and rely in part on fat reserves built up during the warmer months.

In Ahtna:

deniigi, pronounced den-nee-gee, moose, Alces alces