Alaska moose - Wikipedia
WEBThe Alaska moose (Alces alces gigas), or Alaskan moose in Alaska, or giant moose and Yukon moose in Canada, is a subspecies of moose that ranges from Alaska to western Yukon. The Alaska moose is the largest subspecies of moose. [1] Alaska moose inhabit boreal forests and mixed deciduous forests throughout …
Moose - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBMay 30, 2019 · Moose are very large, fast animals and are aggressive when disturbed. Size Adult males are called bulls, adult females are cows and the young are called calves. Moose are not typically found in large herds, they are mainly found as single animals or in small groups. Moose are the largest member of the deer family.
Moose Rutting in Denali - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 16, 2018 · Their uneventful lives quickly become hectic as bulls compete for breeding rights and cows seek out mating overtures from bulls. The rut begins in late August after cow moose have spent the summer feeding (up to 13 hours a day), gaining weight, raising calves, and growing a new coat.
Moose photos from Alaska by photographer Patrick Endres
WEBMoose are the largest member of the deer family, and mature bulls can reach weights of 1200-1600 pounds. Cows, on average, weigh between 800-1300 pounds. They are light-to-dark brown, depending on the age and season. The odd-looking “beard-like” shape under the chin is called a “bell” or dewlap.
Moose: Facts About the Largest Deer - Live Science
WEBNov 14, 2014 · Male moose, called bulls, have massive antlers. These can grow 6 feet (1.8 m)wide from tip to tip. Antlers are only used for fighting for a mate, and they are shed each winter after mating...
Moose | Habitat, Size, Weight, Diet, Antlers, & Facts
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Moose, largest member of the deer family Cervidae. Moose are striking in appearance because of their towering size, long legs, and pendulous muzzle and the immense, wide, flat antlers of old bulls. Learn more about moose habitat, range, size, and diet in this article.
MONSTER ALASKAN BULL MOOSE | UP CLOSE IN 4K - YouTube
WEBAug 16, 2017 · We hike up the mountains of Alaska to find some of the biggest bull moose. This beautiful bull was having his evening feed. We were able to get about 20 yard...
Species Spotlight - Moose (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
WEBJan 25, 2024 · When observing a male moose, or bull, one can’t help but notice their impressive rack of antlers and the appendage of skin and hair that hangs below their heads known as a dewlap. Fully grown antlers can span 6-feet and weigh 60 or more pounds.
The Endearing, Improbable Moose — Encounters North
WEBAug 2, 2017 · A prime bull can provide 750 pounds of meat. In Alaska, moose are also found in urban areas like Anchorage and Fairbanks. In smaller towns too they can be seen feasting on gardens, walking down sidewalks, raking their antlers on prized shrubbery and giving birth to calves in peoples backyards.
Moose Facts & Information (Alces alces) - World Deer - Deer of …
WEBThe moose (Alces alces) is a massively large member of the deer family that lives in the colder, northern climates. In North America, moose are found primarily in the forests of Canada and Alaska, with Maine having the largest grouping of the lower 48 states.