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Moose (Alces alces)
Moose photographed in Anchorage Borough County, Alaska. Photograph copyright: Shellie Raney - all rights reserved. Used with permission. (view image details) 
Moose & Calf, Ft. Richardson Army Base, Anchorage Alaska Photograph copyright: Shellie Raney - all rights reserved. Used with permission. (view image details) 
Female Moose feeding her recently born calf at Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada Photograph by Bobcatnorth. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
MOOSE FACTS
DescriptionThe Moose is the largest deer. Males have large branched antlers that is sheds in the fall and regrows in spring . It is dark brown, almost black, to reddish or greyish brown,. The head is long. Size length: 2.4 - 3.2m. The male can grow to 2.3m tall. The antlers can have a span of up to 2m from tip to tip. Environment forested areas with snow cover in winter. Found where there is water near streams, lakes, ponds and swamps. Food In the winter they eat twigs, leaves, conifer needles, bark, shrubs. In the warmer months they feed on water plants Breeding Usually a single young is born, although twins are not unusual. The gestation period is 8 months and young are weaned after 5 months. The young stay with mother for first year. Range Moose are found throughout northern North America. Notes The Moose is a good swimmer and can dive up to 5.5m under water. If you are planning an Alaska vacation or Canada vacation take the opportunity to see these animals in the wild. Classification
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