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Moose. By: Ashley Morgan. Facts. An moose is the largest species of the deer family. In Europe they are more commonly known as Elk. Moose were successfully introduced in Newfoundland in 1904. . Males & Females. Types .
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Moose By: Ashley Morgan
Facts • An moose is the largest species of the deer family. • In Europe they are more commonly known as Elk. • Moose were successfully introduced in Newfoundland in 1904.
Types • There are six types of moose, they include:
Location • North America, moose can be found in almost all of Canada and most of Alaska. • In Europe, they are found in large numbers throughout Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States.
Yummy! • All moose are herbivores. • In order for a moose to maintain it’s body weight it must eat 9,770 calories (50-60 pounds) a day.
Size • On average, an adult moose stands 6–7 ft. • Males weigh 850–1580 pounds • Females weigh 600–800 pounds.
References • http://www.mooseworld.com/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose • http://homepage.univie.ac.at/horst.prillinger/blog/p3/moose-1.jpg • http://www.cutemoose.net/moose_facts.htm