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The moose is a
popular mammal
and it is Maine's state animal. In Maine, the moose is seen
by many people
daily. The moose
has interesting habits and a peculiar figure. The moose is
usually kind, but if
you accidentally threaten it, it could become aggressive.
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The moose is the
largest type of deer in the
world, however, it doesn't look much like a deer. The males
have broad
shoulders, which are six feet from its hooves. Their large
shoulders
help them reach the smaller plants to eat. The moose's body
is full of
muscle, giving it an apparent humpback shape. Their
flattened antlers
are five feet apart from each other and covered with a
light fuzz known
as velvet. Moose have great noses,
and have a larger top lip than the bottom lip. The moose
has hollow fur,
which keeps it warm throughout the long winter, and is
seen in colors like black, gray, or light brown. It's rear
legs are
slightly shorter than the front legs, so it makes it easier
to jump over
obstacles in the forest.
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The Moose eats a
lot of food in
order to keep its oversized body healthy and strong.
Moose prefer
to eat lots of willow and avoid eating spruce.
Despite this, the
moose feeds on many plants and vegetation, like food in
your garden, and
water plants, which are good for the nutrients needed for
the moose's
antlers. Foods specially eaten in the spring include
leaves,
twigs, shrubs, and buds of trees. A moose's winter diet
consists of
timbered foods such as balsam, birch, and dogwood trees.
These healthful
provisions keep the moose wholesome and nourished. |
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The mating season
takes place
in early fall. One to three calves are usually born during
the
springtime or summertime. Each moose is able to walk within
a day, and
they develop a keen sense of smell and good swimming
ability. As they
grow, it is evident that moose have terrible sight. The
calves
stay with the mothers for two years before leaving. |
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The moose is an
interesting
animal. They might be fierce at times, but they are kind
and loving
creatures. Moose are found in different places too. The
people of
Maine like the enormous mammals around. |
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Written By Sky with contributions by Kailani
http://www.nhptv.org/wild/moose.asp |
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http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjgeog/p/susmeanimal.htm |
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http://www3.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/awe/moose/moosefood.html
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