Why is a moose 6 to 8 feet tall?

Answer 1

In general: Up to 2 meters

Copy/paste from wikipedia/moose:

On average, an adult moose stands 1.8-2.1 m (6-7 ft) high at the shoulder. Males weigh 380-720 kg (850-1580 pounds) and females weigh 270-360 kg (600-800 pounds). The largest of all is the Alaskan subspecies (A. a. gigas), which can stand over 2.1 m (7 ft) at the shoulder, has a span across the antlers of 1.8 m (6 ft) and averages 634.5 kg (1,396 lbs) in males and 478 kg (1,052 lbs) in females. Typically, however, the antlers of a mature specimen are between 1.2 m (3.9 ft) and 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The largest confirmed size for this species was a bull shot at the Yukon River in September 1897 weighing 820 kg (1,800 lb) and was 233 cm (92 in) tall at the shoulder. The Moose of Alaska matches the extinct Irish Elk as the largest deer of all time. Behind only the bison, the Moose is the second largest land animal in both North America and Europe.

Answer 2

Moose is naturally a very tall creature. It is a mammal that has evolved to such a height on its own, perhaps to reach trees and other foods. Six to eight feet tall is typical of moose, however this makes them all the more dangerous.

Answer 3

Moose are quite tall because their legs contribute to a little more than half of their entire height. You could say moose are quite "leggy" or almost are "all legs." It's also a physiological adaptation to reach shrubbery that other animals like deer couldn't reach, especially during the winter months. The long legs are also advantageous for a moose during the winter to travel quickly through deep snow. Where animals with shorter legs may struggle and tire easily, moose can move quite well to cover longer distances using less energy.

Answer 4

Depending on the species, they can range from 6 feet to 10 feet.

Answer 5

The height of a male deer would be about 5 feet high. Average weight would be about 200

Answer 6

the average height of a grizzly bear is about 8ft tall

Answer 7

On average, an adult moose stands 1.8-2.1 m (6-7 ft) high at the shoulder.

Answer 8

They can grow up to be 7 ft. tall.

Answer 9

Moose are often taller at the shoulder by a foot or so than an average human is from head to toe.