What does a Moose look like?

Coat dark brown to black; large overhanging snout; pendant "bell" under throat; antlers massive and flat; tail short; bulls (largest antlered animals in the world) weigh 800 - 1,200 lbs. cows 600 - 800 lbs. Usually solitary but may congregate during rut or on excellent winter range; at home in water, may submerge for 3-4 minutes, or swim for miles; cows very protective of calves.

Where does a Moose live?

Variable; in summer, mountain meadows, river valleys, swampy areas, clearcuts; in winter, willow flats or mature coniferous forests; best ability of any Montana ungulate to negotiate deep snow (FWP). Conifer cover, uneven plant age composition & willows important components. Some moose may be yearlong willow flat residents (Stone 1971). Closed canopy stands may be important in late winter (Mattson 1985).

What does a Moose eat?

Browse, including large saplings; aquatic vegetation (FWP). Varies between ranges. Winter: willow, serviceberry, chokecherry & red osier dogwood.