MooseThe King Of Antlers

By: ES

• females are called cows• males are called bulls• The scientific name is Alces

Alces• They live up to 25 years old• They live alone• They are in the deer family• They are mammals

Physical FeaturesPhysical Features• Huge• Dark brown coat in summer• Light gray/brown coat in

winter• Large ears that stand up• Large head with rounded

muzzle and nostrils at the end• Thick neck• Long, thin legs• Thick, big body with stubby tail• Males have big antlers

HabitatHabitat• FORESTS!!! • Swamps • Moose live in: – Scandinavia– Russia– Asia– Northern forests

Climate

• Plenty of water• Lots of trees

• Sometimes rainy

In the winter In the summer Snow in winter Summers warm or hot Freezing in winter

Food• Herbivores• They eat 100 pounds of plants each

day• They eat: Grass, plants, bark, etc.• In summer eats water lilies, pond

weed and water plants• Normally eats in shallow water• Occasionally eats in deep water• Sometimes kneels to eat

Prey and Predator

PreyPrey

• Moose are herbivores• They eat plants

PredatorsPredators• Wolves• Black bear • Brown bear

BehaviorBehavior• Swim to keep flies off• Protect their babies by

fighting off other animals• Roll in mud to keep flies off• Males make their own

territory• Males attract females by

fighting and they also dig holes and pee in it. Then they roll in their pee. Ugh!!!

• Lives alone

BabiesBabies• Moms are pregnant for about 240

days• Calves born in summer to early fall• Normally one calf born at a time• Sometimes 2 or 3 born at a time• Good to be born in a peninsula so

they are near water.• Newborn weighs about 35 pounds

Physical Adaptations• Hooves help them run 35

mph when escaping• Hooves help them walk

through snow, ponds, etc.• Tough lip grabs food• Fur coat keeps them

warm• Hearing help them to

escape enemies

Behavioral Adaptations•Nostrils close to keep water out •Swim to keep flies off•Make mud coat to keep flies off•Males Fight for females•Go in water to get food

Physiological AdaptationsPhysiological Adaptations• Digestive system has four

chambers to chew rough food

• Food goes down to 1st chamber, than up, down to 2nd chamber, up continuing the pattern

• Excellent hearing helps avoid predators

• Great eyesight helps avoid predators

• Eyes adapted to see underwater

Fun Facts!• They are the largest member of

the deer family• Can run up to 30 miles per hour• In Europe and Asia moose are

called Elk• Only males have antlers• Moose have 24 teeth• Moose are drawn to salt on

winter roads• In winter males’ antlers fall off

and they grow back in the spring.