Moose Alces alces
Identification
This massive mammal has long legs and a large overhanging muzzle. Males grow broad palmate antlers.
Location
Extirpated
Size
600 to 1200 pounds
Diet
It feeds on aquatic plants twigs and bark.
Habitat
It formerly occurred in northern Ohio.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is solitary and prefers cool wet habitats. It was active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in autumn.
Population
The population is absent in Ohio.
History
It was extirpated due to climate and habitat changes.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacted with humans.
Facts
It is the largest member of the deer family.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Aquatic plants twigs bark | Boreal forests wetlands | Formerly in Ohio