THE MOOSE the largest member of the deer family By: Nichole Morrison

Where the moose lives Moose live in all parts of Canada and in Alaska in forests and marshy areas. During warmer months the moose is found near lakes and marshes. When winter comes the moose moves to forested areas. Moose live in all parts of Canada and in Alaska in forests and marshy areas. During warmer months the moose is found near lakes and marshes. When winter comes the moose moves to forested areas.

What does the moose look like? The moose is an animal with: extremely long legs extremely long legs big hooves big hooves a humpback and a very short tail. a humpback and a very short tail. It has large ears, It has large ears, a wide droopy nose and an overhanging top lip. a wide droopy nose and an overhanging top lip. A long flap of fur-covered skin (called a bell) dangles under the chin. A long flap of fur-covered skin (called a bell) dangles under the chin.

Physical Features Adult have a dark brown coat. The young are a reddish brown. The males are taller and heavier than the females. The moose can grow to be over 3 metres (8 to 10 ft.) in length and a shoulder height of over 2 metres (5 to 7 ft.). Males can weigh 600 kg. (over 1200 pounds). Because moose are such large animals they have to eat a tone of food every day. Adult have a dark brown coat. The young are a reddish brown. The males are taller and heavier than the females. The moose can grow to be over 3 metres (8 to 10 ft.) in length and a shoulder height of over 2 metres (5 to 7 ft.). Males can weigh 600 kg. (over 1200 pounds). Because moose are such large animals they have to eat a tone of food every day.

Appearance Continues Males have large wide antlers. A rack of antlers can range from 120 to 150 cm. across (4 to 5 ft.). The Alaskan moose have the largest antlers - more than 2 metres (6 ft.) wide. Each of its feet has two large hoofed toes and two smaller toes. Males have large wide antlers. A rack of antlers can range from 120 to 150 cm. across (4 to 5 ft.). The Alaskan moose have the largest antlers - more than 2 metres (6 ft.) wide. Each of its feet has two large hoofed toes and two smaller toes.

What do moose’s eat? Moose eat water plants that grow in lakes and marshes. Moose eat water plants that grow in lakes and marshes. Moose eat water lilies and weeds. Moose eat water lilies and weeds. Moose eat roots and stems of underwater plants. Moose eat roots and stems of underwater plants. Moose eat branches and leaves of trees (willow, birch, aspen trees). Moose eat branches and leaves of trees (willow, birch, aspen trees). Moose eat berries and grass. Moose eat berries and grass.

Who are the moose’s enemies? Humans hunt the moose. Humans hunt the moose. Wolves Wolves Bears Bears Wolves attack moose in the winter because its hard for the moose to get out of deep snow. Wolves attack moose in the winter because its hard for the moose to get out of deep snow.

How do moose protect themselves? Moose can move really fast Moose can move really fast They are good swimmers They are good swimmers moose grow a thicker coat for winter to stay warm. moose grow a thicker coat for winter to stay warm. Males use the big strong antlers for protection and for fighting other animals. Males use the big strong antlers for protection and for fighting other animals. Females will fight to protect there families with there sharp hooves. Females will fight to protect there families with there sharp hooves. The moose has excellent hearing and sense of smell. They take there time and stop to listen to there surroundings. The moose has excellent hearing and sense of smell. They take there time and stop to listen to there surroundings.

Interesting Facts In September and October the bulls use their antlers to fight each other to win females. Then in late fall the bulls' antlers fall off and new ones grow. In September and October the bulls use their antlers to fight each other to win females. Then in late fall the bulls' antlers fall off and new ones grow. Moose make a strange whistle-like call and grunting noises. Moose make a strange whistle-like call and grunting noises. Moose often live alone Moose often live alone The best time to see a moose is at dawn and dusk. The best time to see a moose is at dawn and dusk.

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