Moose

The moose is the largest living species of deer, found across the boreal and mixed forests of North America, Europe and Asia, distinguished by its towering height, long legs, a pendulous flap of skin called a bell hanging from the throat, and in males, broad, palmate antlers that can span well over a metre. Moose are generally solitary and are strong swimmers, often feeding on aquatic plants in ponds and lakes as well as browsing on shrubs, bark and twigs in the surrounding forest. Despite their size, moose can move quickly through dense vegetation and deep snow, and while population trends vary regionally, with some populations declining due to disease, parasites and changing climate conditions, the species overall remains widespread and classified as being of least concern.