Moose is a mammal that standardly lives in forest areas close to the arctic tundra. It has a hair covering and is able to run up to 32km/h (20mph). Moose (alces alces) usually has a size 1.8-2.1m (6-7ft) and has a weight 270-720kg (600-1,580lbs). The animal lives 10-16 years in a herd lifestyle. Eats mostly: grass, twigs, pondweed
Facts about mooses
Name | Moose |
Class | Mammalia |
Type | Mammal |
Family | Cervidae |
Top Speed | 32km/h (20mph) |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Skin Type | Hair |
Main Prey | Grass, twigs, pondweed |
Size | 1.8-2.1m (6-7ft) |
Life Span | 10-16 years |
Genus | Alces |
Scientific Name | Alces alces |
Habitat | Forest areas close to the arctic tundra |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Colour | Tan, brown, grey |
Diet | Herbivore |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Phylum | Chordata |
Predators | Human, bear, wolves |
Weight | 270-720kg (600-1,580lbs) |