Moose
Alces alces
The moose is the largest member of the deer family, an imposing animal that can be extremely dangerous when threatened. Despite their ungainly appearance, moose are excellent swimmers and fast runners.
- Mass (typical / record)
- 450 kg
- Top speed
- 56 km/h
- Body length
- 2.6 m
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitats
- boreal-forest, tundra, wetlands
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
Sacred to Scandinavian and Siberian peoples. Moose-vehicle collisions are a major safety concern in northern countries. Despite their docile appearance, they injure more people annually in North America than bears and wolves combined.