I love Alaska because I like to see animals. My favorite kind of animal is the bear. I like them because they’re interesting. I make sure I don’t get close to a bear cub. I do research on all kinds of animals. I like the panda bear. They don’t live in Alaska. Most bear cubs leave home when they’re three. In winter bears are asleep. I like to take pictures of animals. I like to explore around in the zoo. Sometimes I see moose walking in the road. Bears, I think, are the smartest animals. Alaska is cool.      Sasha Esaw