What is Alaska?

Back in June I visited Alaska for the first time. Upon returning, I shared this news with my sponsor children. Apparently, I did not do a good job of explaining this or something got lost in translation as I recieved a funny letter from Meena in India.

She said:

I would like to know what Alaska is and is it kept at home? Is it dangerous animal?

At least I know what to write about in my next letter!