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• Moose

  The moose (Alces alces) is the largest extant species in the deer family, characterized by its impressive broad, palmate antlers (in males) and a distinctive dewlap (bell) hanging from its throat. They are enormous animals, standing up to 2.1 meters (7 feet) at the shoulder and weighing between 360-700 kg (800-1,500 lbs). Found in boreal and mixed deciduous forests of North America, Europe, and Asia, moose are solitary herbivores, Browse on twigs, leaves, bark, and aquatic vegetation. They are excellent swimmers and can dive to feed on submerged plants. Their sheer size often makes them a majestic sight in northern wildernesses.

  

  Habitat: The Moose lives in Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Mongolia, China, Russia, United-states-of-america, Canada.