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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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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.

How much are the game tickets at John's Incredible Pizza Co?

Through out the week from 11-3, the price for adults is $6.99 plus tax

for evenings and weekends it is $9.49 plus tax. For seniors their is a one dollar discount on both prices. For children ages 3-6 the price is $4.49 for ages 7-12 the price is $5.99. These prices do not include the unlimited soft drinks. Those are an additional $1.79 per drink.

Is cheese related to a moose?

no sadly not. but it would be cool if they were!

What is the Moose population in Norway?

Norway has some 120,000 moose but an estimated 35,000 are expected to be killed in this year's moose hunting season, which starts on September 25

hope I helped

What food chain is the moose in?

The moose in the the deer family, and are prey to wolves, man, and bears.

Moosehead beer is found in what country?

Moosehead beer comes from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.