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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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How long is a moose's antler?

between 120 and 150 cm. The spikes/tines are usually less then 30cm long.

How does an extra layers of fat help the moose in winter?

If the animal can't find anything to eat it can get energy from using up its fat layer. The fat will also act as insulation against the cold.

What does a bull moose like?

Bull moose are large with palm shaped antlers. They have very long legs, a short stubby tail, and a bell shaped flap of skin hanging from there neck.

What makes the Red Fox, Moose, Squirrel, Raccoon, and Humans different if they are all mammals?

Genetic and biological characteristics that differ from humans. Humans are descendants from primates, while the others mentioned are not. Squirrels are of the vermin family, moose are of the early horse family if i remember right, and foxes and canines are of the canine family. All mammals, just different lines of descent.

Can a moose's antlers get too big for the moose to hold up?

Yes! A very large set of antlers on a moose could measure over 6 feet wide and weigh as much as 50 lbs, but any bigger and the antlers could cause problems.

Animals with enlarged antlers, such as the three meter antlers of the Irish elk (an ice age inhabitant of Europe and Asia and a close relative to the moose) evolved antlers reaching 3 meters across and weighing 40 kg---too big for the animals' own good. It is believed the burdensome bulk on their heads was a contributor to the extinction of the species.

What is the average length of a moose?

The average length of a moose is 2.5 to 2.7 metres.

Where do moose and wolves live?

Wolves live in dens and mouses live in the woods in places such as Canada.

I need a paragraph about why a moose is a mammal?

Moose are part of the deer family. They are considered mammals because their bodies are covered with fur or hair. They are also considered mammals because they feed their young with milk that the mother produces, similar to other mammals such as humans, monkeys, cats, and dogs.

What are the household uses of cramp bark?

Cramp bark has culinary applications, being used to make jelly, alcoholic beverages and in certain food dishes.

Were moose ever used like horses?

No. They are a mean and cranky animal. Not to be tamed.

What climate does a moose like?

Taiga, moose are one of the few animals that actually eat conifers (yuck yuck yuck, what a thought)

What are the defects of antler growth?

What causes Antler growth you may ask? Well I believe that it is caused from when deer get older and when they do they go through puberty and which that means they grow bigger and then they have better anthlers What causes Antler growth you may ask? Well I believe that it is caused from when deer get older and when they do they go through puberty and which that means they grow bigger and then they have better anthlers

Is a moose a large deer?

No, they are different species. Moose are larger and have shovel like antlers. Deer tend to be smaller and have multipronged branching antlers

Actually moose share the same Family as deer, being Cervidae, and consequently are considered to be the largest member of the deer family in the world, despite the difference in species name from other true deer like White-tail and Mule deer. So yes, moose can be considered a "large deer," though not literally so, because they are not "true deer."

Is it true that the presidential election of 1908 saw the emergence of new third party the progressive party also known as the bull moose party?

No, that emergence came in 1912. Theodore Roosevelt was its Presidential candidate and he coined the name. After his defeat, the Party floundered and finally dissolved in 1916. A nation whose politicians branded a 1936 law forbidding child labor (the Fair Labor Standards Act) as "communist" may not be the best place for any progressive Party.

Why is a moose a mammal?

Because it is warm blooded and doesn't have egg babies * It gives birth to young and feeds it milk.

Why isn't a cow a moose?

Female moose are called cows, so they are. However, cattle and moose are different animals.

Are there moose in Yosemite Valley?

No, moose are not present in Yosemite Valley. The altitude and geography of Yosemite is not where you would find moose.

What does moose meat taste like?

Moose meat tastes very similar to steak. But it has a gamier taste and a coarser texture.

Try it. It tastes great.