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| Alces alces (Linnaeus, 1758) |
In the East Siberian race of the Elk (Alces alces bedfordiae) the posterior division of the main fork divides into three tines, with no distinct flattening. In the Common Elk (Alces alces alces), on the other hand, this branch usually expands into a broad palmation, with one large tine at the base, and a number of smaller snags on the free border.
There is, however, a Scandinavian phase of the Common Elk in which the antlers are simpler, and recall those of the East Siberian race.
The palmation appears to be more marked in the North American race, the Moose (Alces alces americanus) than in the typical Scandinavian elk. The largest of all is the Alaskan race (Alces alces gigas), which stands 2.5 m (8 ft) in height, with a span of 1.8 m (6 ft) across the antlers.
The great length of the legs gives a decidedly ungainly appearance to the moose. The muzzle is long and fleshy, with only a very small triangular naked patch below the nostrils; and the males have a peculiar sac, known as the bell, hanging from the neck. From the shortness of their necks, moose are unable to graze, and their chief food consists of young shoots and leaves of willowAbout 350, including: Salix alba White Willow Salix amygdaloides Peachleaf Willow Salix arbuscula Mountain Willow Salix aurita Eared Willow Salix babylonica Peking Willow Salix caprea Goat Willow Salix caroliniana Coastal Plain Willow Salix cinerea Grey S and birchmany species ''see text and classification Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/ oak family, Fagaceae. These are generally small to medium-size trees or shrubs, mostly of northern tempera, and waterplants (such as Arnicus brucitus). These ruminantA ruminant is any hooved animal that digests its food in two steps, first by eating the raw material and regurgitating a semi-digested form known as cud, then eating the cud. Ruminants include cows, goats, sheep, camels, llamas, giraffes, bison, buffalos,s are often found feeding in wetlands in temperate climes.
Male moose weigh over 550 kg (1200 lb) on average, and females are often more than 400 kg. Calves weigh around 15 kg at birth but quickly increase in size. Height at the shoulders generally ranges between 2.1 to 2.3 m (6.5 to 7.5 ft). Only the males have antlers, averaging 160 cm across and 20 kg in weight with a broad, flattened palmate shape fringed in up to 30 tines.
An Alaskan moose discovered in 1897Events January 1 Brooklyn, New York merges with New York City. January 4 A British force is ambushed by Chief Ologbosheri, son-in-law of the Oba of Benin. This leads to a Punitive Expedition against Benin. February 2 The Pennsylvania state capitol is dest holds the record for being the largest known modern deer; it was a male standing 2.34 metres and weighing 816 kg. Its antler spread was 199 cm.
Although generally timid, the males become very bold during the breeding season, when the females utter a loud call, often mistaken for lowing cattle; and at such times they fight both with their antlers and their hoofs. Fierce clashing of antlers between males is also not uncommon.
The usual pace is a shambling trot, but when pressed moose can break into a gallop. The female gives birth to one or two young at a time, which are not spotted.
The female moose is reported to kill more people in Canada than any other animal (far exceeding the North American Grizzly Bear). These large animals can be extremely protective of their young, and caution should be exercised when approaching a cow moose.
In North America, during the winter one male and several females may form a "moose-yard" in the forest, which they keep open by trampling the snow. In the spring, moose can often been seen in drainage ditches at the side of roads, taking advantage of road saltProperties General Name Sodium chloride Chemical formula Na Cl Appearance White or clear solid CAS-number 7647-14-5 Physical Formula weight 58. 4 amu Melting point 1074 K (801 °C) Boiling point 1738 K (1465 °C) Density 2. 2 ×103 kg/ m3 Crystal structure f which has run off the road. These minerals replace electrolytes missing from their winter diet.
The clearing of the northern forests has led to the range of the White-tailed Deer expanding northward. Where their ranges overlap, moose become inflicted by parasites carried by the deer such as brain worm, Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, and winter ticks, Dermacentor albipictus, which can be fatal to the moose population.
The word "moose" is thought to be from "mus" or "moos" of the Algonquian (North American Indian) family of languages.
In Western Culture, the moose is often depicted as a laconic, good-natured and not terribly bright creature. Bullwinkle of the Rocky & Bullwinkle animated television series is the most famous example.
A moose's body structure, with a large heavy body suspended on long spindly legs, makes these animals particularly dangerous when hit by motor vehicles. Such collisions are often fatal for both the moose and motorist. This has led to the development of a vehicle test in Scandinavia referred to as the " moose test".
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