The moose is a funny looking animal with very long legs, big hooves,a humpback and a very short tail. It has large ears,a wide droopy nose and an overhanging top lip. It also has a long flap of fur-covered skin (called a bell) hanging under the chin. Moose live in all parts of Canada and in Alaska in forests and marshy areas. During the warmer months, the moose is found near lakes and marshy areas. When winter comes the moose moves to the forested areas. The adult moose has a dark brown coat and the young have a reddish brown coat. Most males are taller and heavier than the females. The moose can grow to be over 3 meters in length and in shoulder height over 2 meters. Males can weigh 600 kilograms. That is over 1200 pounds. Because the moose is such a big animal they have to eat a lot of food every day. Moose eat plants that grow in lakes and marshes. They will wade up to their shoulders to get water lilies and weeds. They stick their heads underwater to get the roots and stems from underwater plants. They also feed on branches and leaves of trees from willow, birch and aspen trees.
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