Fauna Report
Moose usually live in forest, near streams, lakes, swamps, in willows, or in the mountains. When the temperatures drop and snow covers their food source, they travel down to where there is plenty food sources and protection. When they come, down their main refuge is in a place with lots of willows and some sort of water. They mainly feed on is willows, dried grass, white fir, buds, and dead twigs. At about this time their offspring is almost full grown, the supply of food is perfect for a growing teen.
The average height of a grown moose is six to seven feet tall. Males usually weigh between 850 to 1180 pounds and females weigh between 600 to 800 pounds. They are the biggest member of the deer family. The moose have long brown fur; the fur is hollow to keep them warm. Their front legs are longer then the back legs, this allows them to jump higher. The moose usually peaceful but when they feel threatened they become very aggressive. They have very bad eye sight but excellent smell. This makes up for their other flaws.
For the males they will grow antlers but then shed them off after mating season so they will conserve more energy in the winter. If the male is an immature bull it will not shed in the winter but in the coming spring. When they shed rodents and small animals began to gnaw at the antlers to gain calcium. They also will charge people or even cars during mating season just like a female will charge when she has a calf.
As for the females they have the calves. The calf will stay with the mother for one year after its birth or until another calf is born. This forms a strong bond between the two. What also makes the bond so strong is usually the liter consists of one calf. The female’s attention is directed to that calf and makes her aggressive when she feels threatened. The mother that is fully grown has few predators but the calf has many such as wolves and bears. That is why the mothers stay with them until they are able to protect themselves from the predators.
Moose usually live in forest, near streams, lakes, swamps, in willows, or in the mountains. When the temperatures drop and snow covers their food source, they travel down to where there is plenty food sources and protection. When they come, down their main refuge is in a place with lots of willows and some sort of water. They mainly feed on is willows, dried grass, white fir, buds, and dead twigs. At about this time their offspring is almost full grown, the supply of food is perfect for a growing teen.
The average height of a grown moose is six to seven feet tall. Males usually weigh between 850 to 1180 pounds and females weigh between 600 to 800 pounds. They are the biggest member of the deer family. The moose have long brown fur; the fur is hollow to keep them warm. Their front legs are longer then the back legs, this allows them to jump higher. The moose usually peaceful but when they feel threatened they become very aggressive. They have very bad eye sight but excellent smell. This makes up for their other flaws.
For the males they will grow antlers but then shed them off after mating season so they will conserve more energy in the winter. If the male is an immature bull it will not shed in the winter but in the coming spring. When they shed rodents and small animals began to gnaw at the antlers to gain calcium. They also will charge people or even cars during mating season just like a female will charge when she has a calf.
As for the females they have the calves. The calf will stay with the mother for one year after its birth or until another calf is born. This forms a strong bond between the two. What also makes the bond so strong is usually the liter consists of one calf. The female’s attention is directed to that calf and makes her aggressive when she feels threatened. The mother that is fully grown has few predators but the calf has many such as wolves and bears. That is why the mothers stay with them until they are able to protect themselves from the predators.
1 comment:
Great and thorough information on the moose, its habitat and adaptations. You didn't just list facts regarding the moose, but you also talked about why they are important to the moose. Just a little more clarity is needed in your writing, as comma splices and some "wordiness" are present. God Job!
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