Moose

Huge, horse-sized animal with long, thin legs and a pendulous snout. Males have enormous, flattened antlers and a prominent neck ‘bell’ of skin and hair.

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Common Name

Moose

Comments

Largely solitary animals, they are most active at dawn and dusk. Females with young can be very aggressive and should be avoided.

Scientific Name

Alces alces

Habitat

Forests near shallow lakes, rivers and swamps.

Size

To 9 ft. (2.7 m)