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Our planet is filled with an array of beautiful creatures both big and small, from your tiny insects to your large animals. And there is still so much to discover! Did you know our natural world contains around 8.7 million different species alone?
And what is even more mind-blowing is how a large group of those species has not yet been identified by scientists.
Our planet is huge, huge with creatures hiding and waiting to be discovered and learned about. There are so many facts about different creatures alike, it can be hard to distinguish one fact from the other.
One of those marvelous creatures is the moose, the large majestic being which we all would love to know more about.
Moose are interesting animals. They are those giant furry creatures, notable for those large signature antlers of theirs. Moose are truly magnificent animals, the largest members of their deer family. But we cannot just place moose into one category. There are many breeds of moose out there: Alaskan, Eastern, Northwestern, Eurasian, and Sheras. You will commonly find these gentle beasts in areas such as Canada and Alaska.
But how much do you truly know about these wild beasts? Continue reading to find out more weird and wonderful facts about moose. Find out what makes them interesting, what makes them weird and unusual, and learn some fun trivia about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moose are amazing swimmers, known to swim several miles at a time and be able to submerge themselves in the water for up to 30 seconds.
The water is a moose\u2019s happy place, for it is a place for them to cool off and dive down to eat their favorite aquatic plants. They will have no problems with land predators around in the water too since it is much harder for anything to sneak up on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The moose is a very large animal, the largest one in the deer family, and much larger than you would expect.
A fully grown adult moose can grow up to an incredible 7 feet tall and weigh as much as 1,400 pounds! This height is measured from their hooves up to their shoulders, not including their already huge antlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is only the male moose (bull) who carry those massive antlers. The antlers are an impressive work of art that extends from their skull. So, if you ever come across a wild moose, watch out for the antlers and you\u2019ll figure out if you\u2019re looking at a male or a female.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moose are known for their speed. They are able to run up to 35 mph and trot up to 20 mph. Through the use of their long legs and strong shoulders, even in deep snow, they are able to trek at a powerful pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite their large form, you\u2019d be surprised by how peaceful these creatures are. Only when provoked does the moose become dangerous. They are very territorial and will react in a protective manner, however overall they are peaceful if not disturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moose are known to shed their antlers yearly and this is a completely painless process. The bone of the antler is covered in soft skin called velvet and before mating season these bulls have a rush of testosterone which makes them shed. This leaves only bare bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moose have a long lifespan, living between 15-25 years. This may not seem too long but compared to deer who have a lifespan of between 7 and 16 years, this is a very long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will not find moose in large packs like many other wild animals. They are very solitary and live independently, not in a family. One reason why moose would come together is to mate, which then leads to the male and female splitting off their separate ways once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n