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Boreal forests

Moose
Moose
Scientific Name Alces alces
Weight LB 594-1584 lbs
Average Life Span 15-25 years
Fact Moose are giant, cold-loving deer known for their impressive antlers (males) that regrow yearly, their ability to swim powerfully and even dive for aquatic plants, and their "twig eater" diet, but a fun fact is that their hollow hair helps them float and stay warm, and they have poor eyesight but incredible hearing and smell to compensate for blind spots!.
Weight KG 270-720 kg
Country United States
Continent North America
Type Mammals
Diet Herbivore
Conservation Status Least Concern
Region Asia, North America