Moose ( Alces alces ) are the largest members of the deer family and possess several distinctive physical traits:
A moose's life is defined by a rigorous seasonal cycle, particularly regarding their antlers and diet: moosethings
: Adult bulls (males) average around 1,106 pounds , while females average approximately 836 pounds . Moose ( Alces alces ) are the largest
: Their name comes from an Algonquin word meaning " eater of twigs ". They rely on young forests, eating willow, aspen, and birch. In winter, they are often seen licking road salt from highways to supplement their diet. In winter, they are often seen licking road
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: They have a distinctive shoulder hump, dark brown fur with hollow hairs for insulation, and a flap of skin hanging from the throat called a dewlap .
: Bull moose grow antlers every spring, covered in a protective skin called "velvet". In September, they rub this velvet off on trees; eventually, the antlers fall off between mid-November and March.