Moose (Eurasian elk)

Moose are the largest members of the deer family, a group that also includes caribou, elk and white tailed deer.  But unlike the other deer species, moose are usually solitary animals, preferring to live alone. They are also one of the largest land mammals in North America.

Moose love in the United States and Canada. They also live in parts of northern Europe and Asia, where they are called elk.

A moose makes its ho0me in and near the forests, swamps and bodies of water found in these regions. Moose habitat has to heave leafy trees and freshwater. It also has to have cold weather.

Moose have large bodies and heads. They are more than 6 feet tall. They have lumps on their shoulders. Their legs are long and thin. Moose’s front legs are longer than their back legs. In winter, a moose’s long legs help it move though deep snow. Moose can even run in deep snow.

A moose can weigh from 600 to 1800 pounds. Just one moose could weigh more than 20 children. Despite its huge size and weight, the moose is very agile.
Moose (Eurasian elk)