Moose The moose is the largest species in the deer family and is native to North America, Russia, Scandinavia and northern Europe. The moose adapts to both temperate and arctic climates and its diet consists of both aquatic and forest vegetation (their name translates from the Algonkian word for "twig-eater"). Males stand six feet tall from shoulder to foot and can weigh up to 1,600 pounds; females weigh up to 1,300 pounds. Their thick, light or dark brown fur is composed of hollow hair, which keeps the moose warm in winter and arctic weather. The bull moose is renown for its enormous antlers, which can stretch four to five feet across. Moose-hunting is extremely popular for sport but also for harvesting venison, since a bull moose can yield over 900 pounds of meat. Moose venison is high in protein, low in fat, and is similar in texture and taste to lean beef or bison.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:59:01 +0000
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