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Moose
Alces alces
The moose (Alces alces) stands as the tallest and heaviest member of the deer family, towering up to 2.1 meters (6.9 feet) at the shoulder and weighing between 360 to 700 kilograms (794 to 1,543 pounds). This imposing creature is distinguished by its broad, palmate antlers, whic…
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- Moose have a special adaptation in their nose that warms cold air before it reaches their lungs, helping them survive extremely cold environments.
- Despite their size, moose are surprisingly strong swimmers, capable of covering several kilometers at a time and diving up to 5.5 meters (18 feet) to reach aquatic plants. Unlike many mammals, moose are colorblind, which means they rely more on their acute sense of smell and hearing to detect predators. Moose calves grow rapidly, gaining about one kilogram (2.2 pounds) per day during the first few months of life. A common misconception is that moose are aggressive; in reality, they are generally docile unless provoked or during the rutting season when males become more territorial.
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