More Creature Facts

• Name: Alaskan Moose (Alces alces)
• Animal Group: Mammal
• Range: Members of this animal group are known to be found in Asia, Europe and North America.  Alaskan moose can be found in Alaska, the Yukon Territory and northwestern British Columbia.
• Habitat: They are commonly found in or around marshes, ponds and lakes.
• Diet: They eat water plants and are brosers; consuming parts of trees such as leaves, shrubs and tender twigs.
• Size: An adult male moose can weigh up to 1200 pounds and measure seven feet tall at the shoulder. Only male moose grow antlers which can weigh over 70 pounds.
• Average Life Span: Normal life expectancy is eight to twelve years in the wild.
• Conservation Status: Common