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Moose

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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Why are moose so tall?

Moose are animals of wetlands, bogs, sloughs, lakes, etc. They have long, tall legs because they tend to be the type of deer that love to wade in deep ponds, sloughs or lakes to eat the plants that grow at the bottom. They'll even swim if the lake's too deep for it to plant all four feet on the sediment below.

When they're not in the deep lakes, they're also having to travel across peat-moss bogs that literally have no bottom that are found in the boreal forests. Their long legs allow them to spend much less time and a less chance of getting stuck in these dangerous bogs than with other animals that are shorter with shorter legs.

What is a moose called?

A female moose is called a Cow. A male moose is called a Bull. And a baby moose is called a calf.

What are enemies of the moose?

The moose's natural predators include wolves, bears, and coyotes; however, humans are also responsible for a significant portion of moose fatalities.

Enemies of the moose?

People are the biggest thing. Wolves, Bears, and sometimes mountain lions will kill a moose.

Do moose change colors?

only in the summer

dont be ridiculous

only when you put them underwater

When do moose have calves?

Moose cows usually bear their offspring about 230 days after mating, usually in late May. Most births are of a single calf, but twins are common and births of three or four calves sometimes occur.

What is the average life expectancy of a whale?

The average life expectancy of a whale varies by species. Generally, baleen whales can live up to 70-90 years, while toothed whales can live up to 60-80 years. Bowhead whales have known to live over 200 years.

What is the speed of a stag moose?

nada because it is extinct. jk. about 35 mph

How long does a moose live?

Moose typically live 15-25 years in the wild, with females generally living longer than males. However, factors such as habitat quality, food availability, predation, and hunting can impact their lifespan.

What is the circumference of a male moose in winter?

You can actually only figure out the circumference of a circle. But I will try anyway. The circumference of a female moose in the winter, facing the side, is 1.62 meters. Now, if pi(x)-(3.0*12.42)= 72.81 when x=5*pi, then if x=10*pi, the equation would be pi(x)-(3.0*12.42)= 145.62. Therfore, the circumference of a male moose in the summer, facing head on, is 145,62. Haha. Didn't that sound professional? Didn't it?

How many toes is on a moose's foot?

A moose typically has two large toes on each foot. These toes are broad and are designed to help the moose move through snow and swampy terrain.

How did Thidwick the moose get rid of his guesst?

Thidwick the moose got rid of his guests by allowing hunters to shoot the antlered guests off of his antlers. This was a last resort after his guests refused to leave despite causing Thidwick great inconvenience.

What is the Moose life cycle?

A moose is a very large deer like mammal and the males have massive antlers. The life span of a moose is around 20 years.

How does moose hair protect a moose?

One way a moose's hair protects it is, by keeping it warm. Moose hair is hollow. Cool huh!

What states would you find moose in?

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Alaska, possibly New York, MN, WS.

What animals eat moose?

Wolves, deer, elk, musk, oxen, and caraabu all eat moose.

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Of those animals listed, only wolves eat moose. Also, grizzly bears, coyotes, (although they cannot take down an adult moose), mountain lions, and the scavenging animals, like buzzards/vultures, etc. The Moose is large enough that it doesn't have any real predators, except man, but the small calves are prey for many carnivores.

Is meese more than one moose?

The plural for "moose" is still "moose".

What is a female moose called?

She is called a cow and the male is called a bull

Where do moose live?

Moose live in coniferous and deciduous forests, montane regions, sub-arctic and occasionally arctic (though the most southerly) regions. Moose are found in most of Canada except the prairies, down into the northern parts of the United States where forests and montane rule the landscape, as well as Alaska (the most northerly state of the US), and across the pond into Siberia and almost all of Russia, into Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and the northerly areas of Scotland where they have been re-introduced.

What is a moose knuckle?

There are two uses of the term Moose Knuckle.

One refers to the leg joints in a moose.

"The other is an alliteration to the labia of an obese woman when she is wearing tight clothes that accentuate her labia." It is cameltoe's ugly sister.

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What do moose eat?

Moose eat the twigs, roots, bark, and shoots of woody plants. Moose are herbivores meaning they eat no meat.

What is underweigt for a 5 10' male?

An adult wants to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 - 24.9.Therefore, an adultwho is 5'10''and weighs less than 129 lbs. would be considered underweight. However, BMI is based on ageneral formula andhealthy people can fall below this weight. If concerned, one should consult a physician.

How many times human heart beats per minute?

Premature: Heart rate=120-170bpm

0-3 months: Heart rate=100-150bpm

3-6 months: Heart Rate=90-120bpm

6-12 months:Heart Rate=80-120bpm

1-3 years: Heart rate=70-110

3-6 years: Heart rate=65-110bpm

6-12 years: Heart Rate=60-95bpm

12-18 years: Heart Rate=55-85

Heart rate: 50-100 beats per minute, depending on physical age and conditioning.

Are there moose in Mexico?

No, moose are not found in Mexico in the wild but they are found in North America and Canada as well as Scandinavia in Europe.