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Moose

Alces alces

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Field Notes

Description:

Moose are the largest species in the deer family and are easily distinguished by the palmate antlers of the males.

Habitat:

Moose typically inhabit temperate to subarctic boreal and mixed deciduous forests of the Northern Hemisphere. This particular young bull was spotted on Fishercap Lake in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park.

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Moose (Alces) - Information on Moose, Moose

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Comments (4)
BethAngermeier
It really was a thrill. I saw three different moose here over two days. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
The MnMs
It must have been a nice moment to see this moose, Beth! Thanks for sharing! :-)

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PublishedAugust 28, 2014

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