What exactly are moose?
Where can you find one? How big are they? Are they nice creatures? These are just some of the typical questions that are continually asked by people curious to learn more about these magnificent, yet enigmatic creatures. Those most able to answer these questions are people who live in areas where moose can be found, such as Alaska, Canada and some parts of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. What Exactly are Moose? Moose are large, gangly-looking cloven-hooved ruminants that are mammalian and usually solitary, except for the winter months. They live typically in relatively remote forests in North America, particularly near lakes and waterways. Moose have shaggy brown coats that provide ample protection from the cold. Female moose may keep their young with them for up to two years, then they part ways. Males and females only come together during the summer months to mate, and then the males go off again into the mountains. Bull moose are huge, dangerous creatures. They are a solid half-ton of