Moose

( Alces alces )

The moose is the world\’s largest deer species and can weigh up to 700 kg and reach a shoulder height of up to 2 m. Their long legs enable them to reach up into the trees and eat lots of leaves, and they also like to eat fresh shoots and herbs. Moose are also good swimmers and divers, and they can easily dive up to 5-6 meters for delicious aquatic plants in a lake.

Moose

weight

250-500 kg

Habitat

Forest and tundra

Diet

Herbivore

Offspring

1-4 calves

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Habitat

The moose prefers forested areas with abundant vegetation and access to wetlands such as swamps, lakes, and rivers. While it thrives in forests, it can also be found in more open landscapes that offer sufficient cover. The moose is well adapted to cold and harsh climates, where it can find food even beneath the snow. Its long legs and broad hooves allow it to move efficiently through deep snow and marshy terrain.

The moose is a herbivore and feeds primarily on various types of vegetation, including grasses, leaves, twigs, and bark. It has a broad diet and can adjust its food sources depending on the season. It even eats aquatic plants and is capable of both swimming and diving.

Distribution

The moose is found in the northern forests of Europe, Asia, and North America and is considered the largest living species of deer. In Europe, moose are especially common in Scandinavia, Finland, the Baltic states, and parts of Poland, while in Asia, their range extends across Russia all the way to northern China. In North America, the moose is widespread in Canada, Alaska, and the northern United States.

In Scandinavia, the moose is a common and iconic animal, especially in Sweden, where the population is large and the species plays an important role in both nature and hunting culture. Significant populations also exist in Norway and Finland. In Denmark, moose do not have a permanent population, but individuals have occasionally been observed after swimming from Sweden or crossing over the ice to Zealand and Bornholm.

Classification: Mammals

Order: Even-toed ungulates

Family: Deer (Cervidae)

Distribution: Entire Northern Hemisphere

Habitat: Forest and tundra

Lifespan: In the wild 4-10 years. In captivity up to 15 years.

Body length: 200-250 cm + 10 cm tail

Shoulder height: 150-200 cm

Weight: Male (bull): 400-500 kg; Female (cow): 250-350 kg

Maturity: 2 years

Oestrus: September and October

Gestation: 235 days

Number of offspring: 1-4 calves, usually 1-2 each year

Diet: Herbivorous; trees, plants, grass, herbs, berries, field crops such as wheat, rye, rapeseed and clover

Terms:

Male moose: Bull moose
Female moose: Cow moose
Moose offspring: Calves

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