Gallery description : pictures of a moose

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
NameMoose
ClassMammalia
TypeMammal
FamilyCervidae
Top Speed32km/h (20mph)
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Skin TypeHair
Main PreyGrass, twigs, pondweed
Size1.8-2.1m (6-7ft)
Life Span10-16 years
GenusAlces
Scientific NameAlces alces
HabitatForest areas close to the arctic tundra
Average Litter Size1
ColourTan, brown, grey
DietHerbivore
OrderArtiodactyla
KingdomAnimalia
LifestyleHerd
PhylumChordata
PredatorsHuman, bear, wolves
Weight270-720kg (600-1,580lbs)
Image Details
Description Pictures of a moose. Moose03796D | Moose
Width 1425 pixels
Heigh 900 pixels
File type JPG
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