探検哺乳類

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!

生息地: Forests, wetlands, and grasslands of Alaska

外見

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.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaArtiodactylaCervidaeAlces
Alaska Moose
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Alaska Moose

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Antler Power

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

能力

Aquatic Grazer

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

能力

Towering Stride

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

サイズと詳細

長さ
240-320 cm
体重
270-700 kg
寿命
15-25 年
Top Speed
56 km/h
一度の出産数
1-2
妊娠期間
230-240 日

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Calves drink milk then slowly transition to plants; adults mostly eat woody browse in winter.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Alaska ElkBig MooseGiant Moose

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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

よくある質問

Alaska Mooseの長さは何ですか?

240-320 cm

Alaska Mooseの体重は何ですか?

270-700 kg

Alaska Mooseの寿命は何ですか?

15-25 年

Alaska Mooseのtop Speedは何ですか?

56 km/h

Alaska Mooseは何を食べますか?

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

Alaska Mooseは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests, wetlands, and grasslands of Alaska

Alaska Mooseはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Alaska Mooseの一度の出産数は何ですか?

1-2

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