: They can stand up to seven feet tall at the shoulder.
: Their name comes from an Algonquin word meaning " eater of twigs ". They rely on young forests, eating willow, aspen, and birch. In winter, they are often seen licking road salt from highways to supplement their diet.
: Like cows, moose have four-chambered stomachs to break down tough plant matter, often regurgitating and chewing their "cud". Seasonal "Moose Things" (Behaviors)
A moose's life is defined by a rigorous seasonal cycle, particularly regarding their antlers and diet:
Wildlife departments (such as those in , Alaska , and Michigan ) actively monitor moose populations through several "management things":
: 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 .