How Big is a Moose? (Size, Weight, Height) - Wildlife Informer
WEBKey Takeaways: The male moose weighs 1200 – 1600 pounds, females weigh 800 – 1300. A bulls antlers can reach a width of 5-6 feet and weigh up to 80 pounds. Males are also taller than females, standing up to 7 feet high at the shoulder.
How Big Is a Moose When It's Fully Grown? - Wide Open Spaces
WEBSep 5, 2023 · How big is a full-sized moose? While it depends on the subspecies, most full-sized bull moose are between 6 and 7 feet tall, and 8 to 10 feet long. Bull moose weigh between 1,000 and 1,600 pounds, while cow moose weigh between 800 and 1,300 pounds.
How Big Are Moose? | Field & Stream
WEBJun 13, 2024 · How big are moose? Well, here are a few comparisons: A full-grown Alasaka bull moose is heavier than 10 kegs of beer, a telephone pole, or a smart car.
Moose | Habitat, Size, Weight, Diet, Antlers, & Facts | Britannica
WEBOct 3, 2024 · Moose, largest member of the deer family Cervidae. Moose are striking in appearance because of their towering size, long legs, and pendulous muzzle and the immense, wide, flat antlers of old bulls. Learn more about moose habitat, range, size, and diet in this article.
How Big Are Moose? Weight, Height, Length & World Record
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Within four to six years, moose will be fully grown. Mature moose reach their peak weight at around 10 years of age. An adult moose eats 50 pounds (23kg) or more of forage and aquatic plants per day to sustain that kind of weight.
Moose Size Comparison: Just How Big Are They? - A-Z Animals
WEBOct 1, 2023 · Moose are the largest species of deer. Adult males, known as bulls, can weigh over 1,000 pounds and stand over 6 feet tall at the shoulder. Females, known as cows, are smaller but still impressive, with a typical weight of …
How Big is a Moose? Exploring North America's Largest Deer - All …
WEBOct 20, 2023 · A full-grown moose can stand anywhere from 5 to 7.5 feet tall at the shoulder, depending on the subspecies and gender. The Alaskan moose, being the largest subspecies, often stands at the higher end of this range.
Moose: Facts About the Largest Deer - Live Science
WEBNov 14, 2014 · Moose are the largest members of the deer family, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. They are also the tallest mammals in North America. Their height, from hoof to shoulder ...
Moose facts and photos - National Geographic Kids
WEBYear-round, moose snack mostly on leaves, stems, twigs, and the bark of small shrubs—and they eat plenty of all of these things. A full-grown moose can gobble up to 70 pounds of food a day....
Species Spotlight - Moose (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Full size, healthy adult moose don’t have many predators. Especially bulls, which can weigh near 1500 lbs in their Alaska range. A face-full of antlers or hooves is usually enough to deter predators like bears and wolves.