Wildlife departments (such as those in , Alaska , and Michigan ) actively monitor moose populations through several "management things":
things," ranging from their physical characteristics to their unique behaviors. moosethings
: They can stand up to seven feet tall at the shoulder. Wildlife departments (such as those in , Alaska
Moose ( Alces alces ) are the largest members of the deer family and possess several distinctive physical traits: A moose's life is defined by a rigorous
: They have a distinctive shoulder hump, dark brown fur with hollow hairs for insulation, and a flap of skin hanging from the throat called a dewlap .
A moose's life is defined by a rigorous seasonal cycle, particularly regarding their antlers and diet:
: Bull moose grow antlers every spring, covered in a protective skin called "velvet". In September, they rub this velvet off on trees; eventually, the antlers fall off between mid-November and March.