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!

Hábitat: Forests, wetlands, and grasslands of Alaska

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

2/5 · Bajo

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

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

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

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 240-320 cm
Peso: 270-700 kg
Esperanza de vida: 15-25 años
Top Speed: 56 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-2
Gestación: 230-240 días

Dieta y alimentación

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

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

Alimentos principales

Willow
Aspen
Birch
Aquatic plants
Pine needles

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.