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Mighty moose
In North America, the largest member of the deer family is the moose.
Male moose have huge antlers which can grow up to two metres
across. The older ones drop them in winter to conserve energy and
grow a new set in spring.
These large animals can be light brown in colour through to a dusty
black and can be as heavy as you and your whole class. They have
a long nose, a drooping lip, a hump at their shoulder and a short tail.
There is a flap of skin, called a bell, under their throat.
Moose live in forests with swamps and streams nearby and where
there is deep snow in winter. They have long skinny legs which help
them to move quickly and get through the snow. Their wide hooves
have two toes that can spread out and stop them from sinking or
getting stuck in very wet ground.
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Their thick shaggy fur keeps them warm. Sometimes they make a bed
in the snow to protect themselves from the cold wind. They like to eat
from leafy trees and to rest by leaning against them.
Moose have few enemies but are attacked by packs of wolves. Grizzly
bears enjoy eating moose and often take over a wolf pack’s kill.
Many moose are hit by cars. This usually kills them and the people in
the cars too. Fences and moose warning signs have been put up on
busy roads to try to protect moose and motorists.
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