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Moose - DescriptionMoose are the largest animals of the deer family. Their weight varies greatly according to their habitat from 500 kg to 700 kg, but the body length is approximately the same - 2.5-2.7 m. Moose are usually over 2 meters high at the shoulders. The Alaskan Moose is the largest; some of these moose reach up to 2.3 meters at height. The coat color of the Moose varies from brown to dusty black depending upon the age of the animals and the season. Young calves are light rusty.Moose have long legs that are of lighter color. The front legs are longer than the hind ones. All Moose have a hump at the shoulders and a long muzzle with drooping lip. The tail of the Moose is small. The Moose has a flap of skin hanging beneath the throat that is called "a bell." The hallmark of these animals is their large antlers. Only males have antlers and their shape is individualized; they differ from animal to animal. The average size of the Moose' antlers is 160 cm, but some individuals have antlers of up to 2 meters in span. The antlers have about 30 spikes. Moose shed their antlers once a year in the winter and replace them with new larger ones. New antlers are formed of living tissue supplied by blood through a soft skin (velvet). The tissue solidifies, the velvet is scrapped off; the antlers are formed of dead matter. The main function of the antlers is to display dominance within the herd and to attract the female Moose during the rut. Moose - General Info LinksAlaskan Big Moose - Read about Moose living in Alaska and what are their distinctive features. Alces Alces - Offers descriptions of the Moose's physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and reproductive and food habits.
Animal Planet. Moose - Basic animal facts and links to related species. Appalachian Trail - Provides information on different animals that can be found in Appalachian Mountains, including Moose, bears and many others. Boreal Forest. Moose - Short articles on animals inhabiting boreal forests. Canadian Mammals - Quick facts concerning these animals. Enchanted Learning. Moose - Many Moose facts written for children. Go Moose. Moose Facts - Hear a real Moose, get Moose facts, and find out how to observe one, or send a Moose memo greeting. Mammal Identification - Basic information on how to identify Moose on its trails and brief description of these animals. Mammals Facts - Information about different animals narrated for small children. Mammals of Ontario - Description of this animal, its habits and home. Also discusses problems facing Moose today, such as the rutting season and the danger that Moose can cause to people. Moose Cards - General information on these animals and several photos. Moose Discription - A short article providing general information on Moose. Moose Facts - A short fact sheet about Moose and its habitat. Moose Gallery - The images of these massive animals made by professional photographers.
Moose Info - Brief information and drawing of this animal from the Canadian Museum of Nature Moose Information - A very informative site containing articles on social structure, life cycle, diet, reproduction and other aspects of the Moose life. Moose Pix - Many photos of Moose in the wild. Moose World - This site is about Moose-seeing Moose in the wild, collecting Moose products, learning about Moose habitat, diet, behavior and ecology. Moose, Alces Alces - General biology and habitat requirements for these animals. Nature of New England - Many pictures and useful links to sites about Moose. Nature's Images - A photographer specializing in Moose, and New England mammals and birds.
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