Moose is the largest extant species in the deer family. Males are easily recognized by their large open-hand-shaped antlers, which could spread 1.8m (6 ft) from end to end.
Their coat color varies from dusky black to brown depending on the time of the year and age of the animal, with calves often being light rusty colored.
When the hairs on the hump are raised and the ears are laid back, that might be a sign to attack. Despite their bulky body, they can run at 56 km/h (35 miles/h) and easily swim 16 km (10 miles). During hotter days, they will rest in shallow water to cool off or to prevent insect bites.
Distribution
Austria
Official estimate
Belarus
Canada
Official estimate
China
Croatia
Czechia
Estonia
Finland
Germany
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Moldova
Mongolia
Norway
Poland
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Sweden
Ukraine
United States
Official estimate
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
Moose on banknotes
