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The word "moose" is said to be from "mus" of the Native American Algonquian family of languages. The largest of the deer family, Cervidae, Alces alces americanus have a distribution in the boreal forests of Alaska and Canada, but extend southward down the Rocky Mountains into Utah and Colorado.

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Are moose bovine?

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The scientific name for the moose species is Alces americanus. Since it was not discovered by the English speaking world until the colonization of the western hemisphere, it does not have the same kind of linguistic roots as the word cow. However, based on the species name, I would opt for "American" as the adjectival form.

Do moose bite?

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only plants.

unless they have Rabies.

When is is moose born?

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23658879 per year

What are moose gestation periods?

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Moose generally give birth between May and June of each year. Their gestation period is approximately 280 days and it is rare that they give birth to twins.

How fast do full grown moose run?

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A moose can run up to 35 miles per hour without a fmf exhaust

What is a male moose called?

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A male is called a 'bull' and a female a 'cow'

Do people like moose?

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Yes, I absolutely love Moose!!

I have a warm spot in my heart for the moose named Bullwinkle... Ya just gotta love a moose that wears a sweatshirt from 'Whatsa matta U.' i love moose<3 they are amazing

Do moose have preditors?

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Both. If the prey is a tree or plant, the predator is a Moose. If the prey is a Moose, the predator is a Tiger or other animal/human looking for food or game.

Do moose eat leaves?

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Plants are primary diet of a moose as they are a herbivore: they do not eat meat.

Can you have babies with a moose?

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Sure, but It wouldn't be a very good idea. Moose prefer to be alone and out in the wild. They don't like being pets, as far as I know. Moose can be quite crazy sometimes and it wouldn't be a very good experience. (they COULD kill you......) It will be very hard to train a Moose though, so I won't even bother trying to get one.

PS: If you DO have one, GOOD LUCK trying to make it behave well..

However, I absolutely LOVE Moose, but still, I wouldn't even dare to have as a pet.

What time of the day do moose usually eat?

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it is peanuts and twigs and leaves and grass well the moose is a vegitarian

What is mooses Real name in step up 2?

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mosse's name in real life is Adam Sevani

Are there moose in Arizona?

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There are no moles in the traditional sense, meaning there are no placental moles. However, there are two marsupial moles, completely unique to Australia and found nowhere else in the world. These marsupial moles are more correctly known by their native names of itjaritjari (southern marsupial mole) and kakarratul (northern marsupial mole).

Do mooses moo?

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naa they bark..

Deer antlers- male or female?

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only male dear (buck) have antlers. Female dear (doe) do not. Unless that female deer is a caribou. Both male and female caribou grow antlers.

What is a small male deer called?

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A buck with 2 points on each horn is called a Forked Horn. Remember, you have to be able to hang a ring on each horn for it to count as a point and the eyeguards do not count in some states such as California.

Otherwise a Buck with one point on each horn is called a Spike.

What are the characterstics of moose?

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The adult moose is a large mammal, shaped much like a horse, which is dark brown in color. Their hindquarters are slightly lighter in color and so is their underbelly. The hair is short in the warmer months, longer and thicker in the winter months and it's hollow, which helps them to swim. The male moose, called a bull, grows a large rack of antlers which, when fully grown, can be up to 6 or 7 feet across and weigh around 80 pounds! The female moose, called a cow, does not grow antlers. Moose have large ears which can pivot independently from each other in all directions and so they have very good hearing. The shape and placement of the antlers on the males may even improve their auditory abilities. Moose have dark brown eyes which, like the ears, can pivot independently 180°, therefore a moose can see all but what is directly behind him. Their sense of smell is also very acute. The nose has special valves inside which allow moose to submerge their heads and dive under water. The moose has a very thick, strong neck from which hangs a long, round flap of skin and hair called a dewlap, or bell. This varies in appearance from moose to moose and occurs in both male and female of the species. Some dewlaps are fat and up to 20 inches long; some are short and thin; and some others may just be a tuft a hair. See examples of different dewlaps below. Researchers have yet to discover a purpose for the dewlap.

How is much does a moose weigh?

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moose can get fat, skinny, and in between fat and skinny. But moose don't usually get fat, they just get big and find what they can eat and eat it.

Why do caribous eat moose?

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It completely depends upon the physical condition of each animal and the environment.

Am I a moose?

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Clearly, you're not a moose: among other things, a real moose can't use their hooves to type on a keyboard.

However, it is entirely possible that your nickname could be Moose.

Can a bear bring down a full grown moose?

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No. The black bear would see the deer as an easy prey for it to kill.

What are some needs for a moose to live?

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a moose needs food,water,a place to live,and a healthy environment.

What biomes do moose live on?

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Moose like areas that are cold. They can be found in tundra, taiga, and forest biomes, mostly around Asia and North America.

Is a moose an antelope?

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its kinda difficult to get what you mean with that.. do you mean to ask if they're monogamous? or if they continue mating each year until death? the answer to those questions are no, and yes respectively.

male elk, known as a "bull", like most members of the deer family, participate each year in whats known as the "rut". they will compete with each other in various ways such as antler sparring, to win the right to mate with the female a "cow". they will do this with as many cows as possible, as many times as possible. some bulls will mate up to a dozen times with a single cow, as the estrus cycle (when she is able to become pregnant) is only a day or two.

an elk will continue to do this until it is no longer able to, though most are killed by a predator before this happens

it may be worth noting, that in a small herd of elk, you may see up to twenty cows per bull, because the bull is waiting for the time of year when he can mate with all of them. however when that time comes, many other bulls will begin following them as well.