The moose is the largest member of the deer family.
Moose are found in the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere--in North America, Europe, and Asia. The types of moose found in Europe and Asia are called Elk.
Moose usually live to be about 17 years old.
Moose have excellent hearing and a great sense of smell. This makes up for the fact that their eyesight isn't very good.
A male moose is usually about 7-1/2 feet tall at the shoulder, females slightly smaller. Males weigh bewtween 900 and 1,400 pounds. Females weigh between 700 and 1,100 pounds.
Only the male moose has antlers. He grows a new set every summer, then sheds them in the fall, usually in November.
The largest set of antlers recorded was over 6 ½ feet wide!
Moose eat plants--mostly twigs, roots, weeds and grasses. They spend most of their time eating and usually put down 40 to 50 pounds of food a daily!
Moose are good swimmers! They sometimes dive as deep as 15 feet looking for food!
