OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThe moose is the biggest member of the deer family. It has very long legs and a big, funny-looking nose! Moose live in cold forests near lakes and rivers.
Boy moose have huge, flat antlers that can be wider than a grown-up’s arms stretched out. Moose have long legs, big bodies, and a flap of skin under their chin called a bell. They are very tall and can be taller than a car!
Moose love to eat plants, leaves, and bark from trees. They are great swimmers and sometimes dip their heads underwater to munch on water plants. A moose can eat about 50 pounds of food every single day!
- Even though moose are very big, they can run really fast.
- Baby moose have long, wobbly legs and stay close to their moms.
- Moose are great swimmers and can even dive underwater to eat plants growing at the bottom of lakes!
