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Alaska Moose

alces alces gigas

The Alaska Moose is the largest member of the deer family, with long legs and a huge set of antlers. They love to munch on leaves, twigs, and aquatic plants in the forests and wetlands of Alaska!

Lebensraum: Forests, wetlands, and grasslands of Alaska

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The Alaska Moose is the largest subspecies of moose, known for its dark brown to reddish-brown coat. It has a distinctive shoulder hump and long, pale legs. Males grow massive, broad antlers that can span over six feet, making them easily recognizable.

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Alaska Moose
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Alaska Moose

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

A moose can move each of its huge ears in different directions to listen!

Moose can grow a dewlap, a flap of skin under their chin!

Moose shed their massive antlers and grow new ones every single year!

Their humped back is packed with strong muscles, not fat!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Antler Power

Alaska Moose can grow huge, bony antlers that help them defend against predators and attract mates.

Fähigkeit

Aquatic Grazer

Alaska Moose can dive and hold their breath for over a minute to munch on tasty plants at the bottom of ponds.

Fähigkeit

Towering Stride

Alaska Moose have incredibly long legs that help them wade through deep snow and cross muddy wetlands with ease.

Maße und Details

Länge
240-320 cm
Gewicht
270-700 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-25 Jahre
Top Speed
56 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-2
Tragzeit
230-240 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

A leaf-loving giant, the Alaska Moose munches on plants, twigs, and even underwater greenery!

Altersunterschiede: Calves drink milk then slowly transition to plants; adults mostly eat woody browse in winter.

Hauptnahrung

  • Willow
  • Aspen
  • Birch
  • Aquatic plants
  • Pine needles

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Packs often hunt calves and weakened adult moose.

eaten by

Grizzly Bear

Ursus arctos

Known to prey on young calves and sometimes sick adults.

depends on

Quaking Aspen

Populus tremuloides

Moose browse on its leaves, twigs, and bark for food.

parasitizes

Winter Tick

Dermacentor albipictus

Heavy infestations can cause hair loss and weaken moose.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Alaska ElkBig MooseGiant Moose

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Keep a safe distance if you see a moose in the wild!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Alaska Moose?

240-320 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Alaska Moose?

270-700 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Alaska Moose?

15-25 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Alaska Moose?

56 km/h

Was frisst Alaska Moose?

A leaf-loving giant, the Alaska Moose munches on plants, twigs, and even underwater greenery!

Wo findet man Alaska Moose normalerweise?

Forests, wetlands, and grasslands of Alaska

Wie jagt Alaska Moose?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Alaska Moose?

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