Driving in Moose Country, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Moose vs. car, with horrifying results

🫎 Meet the Moose – The Giants of the Northern Forests • Moose are the largest species of the deer family, standing up to 2.1 meters (7 feet) at the shoulder and weighing as much as 700 kg (1,500 lbs). • Males, called bulls, are known for their impressive antlers, which can span over 2 meters (6.5 ft) wide. Each year, bulls shed their antlers in winter and regrow them in spring, making antlers a true seasonal phenomenon. • Moose are excellent swimmers—they can swim at speeds of 9 km/h (6 mph) an