Moose
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Information About Moose
Moose Information
Moose are closely related to deer and other split-hoofed mammals such as elk.
Life Span: 15-20 years in the wild
Height: 5 to 6.5 feet tall at the shoulders
Weight: 1,400 to 1,800 pounds
Moose Location
Location
Moose live in the northern united states in places such as Maine and Washington, as well as Canada, Alaska, northern Europe, and Northern Asia.
Moose Diet
Diet
In the winter, moose eat branches and plants they can find. In the summer, moose eat the shrubs, tall plants, and pond/lake plants. The moose will actually swim under water to eat the water plants, and can hold their breath for thirty seconds!
Moose Social Structure
Social Structure
Moose are mainly solitary and only get together to mate. When it is mating season, the male moose (called bulls) fight over females (called cows). Whoever wins gets to carry on their strong bloodline.
Moose Reproduction
Reproduction
Moose usually mate in the fall and have their baby or babies (moose often have twins, but rarely have triplets) in late spring/early summer. The moose has a gestation period of 230 days, and their babies stay with them one year.
Moose Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Despite their hefty size, moose can run at 35 miles per hour!
Moose's antlers can be 6' across and weigh 75 lbs.
Once a year, male moose's antlers are shed. Shortly after that, they grow back and the cycle continues.
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What do You Like Most About Moose?
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RenaissanceWoman2010
Apr 29, 2011 @ 8:51 am | delete
- I love everything about moose. Can't explain it. Just do.
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d-artist Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:00 am | delete
- Hello from a Squidoo Greeter! very nice lens...and interesting!
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RenaissanceWoman2010 says:
I've actually had a very close encounter with a cow and her calf. Not a good idea, but she let me live!
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