Jeff Wendorff's wildlife photography portfolio of moose from the family, Capreolinae.
The
Moose, Alces alces, is the largest species in the deer family.
Moose are distinguished by the antlers of the males.
Moose typically inhabit boreal and mixed deciduous forests of the Northern Hemisphere in temperate to subarctic climates.
Moose used to have a much wider range but hunting and other human activities greatly reduced it over the years.
Moose have been reintroduced to some of their former habitats. The most common
Moose predators are wolves, bears, and humans. Unlike most other deer species,
Moose are solitary animals and do not form herds. Although generally slow-moving and sedentary,
Moose can become aggressive and move surprisingly quickly if angered or startled. Their mating season in the autumn can lead to spectacular fights between males competing for a female.
The collective noun for a group of
Moose is a
herd. A boring and widely used term. I think they should be called a
Rack!
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