The Mighty Moose

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1. In North America, the largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) is called the moose. In Europe, what is Alces alces sometimes called? Wapiti Elk Muntjac Brocket

2. Moose (Alces alces) are the largest member of the deer family, Family Cervidae, but which of the following are in the same genus, Alces, with the moose? Chinese water deer Caribou & reindeer Hog deer none

3. In what country would we be least likely to find moose? Canada England United States Sweden

4. The moose boasts one of the fastest growing individual organs of any animal on earth. What organ is it? Stomach Bell sac Antlers Liver

5. What will happen to the antlers of a bull moose who becomes castrated? His antlers will remain exactly as they are indefinitely, neither growing nor shedding His antlers will continue to grow in size but will never harden His current antler will be shed after mating as usual, but will never re-grow His current antlers are shed and a permanent deformed set will grow

6. Male moose have a characteristic sac called a bell. From where does the sac hang? At the base of its tail Off the tip of its nose Between its antlers From its neck

7. With what substance is the bell scented? Moss and decaying plant material Testosterone and moose oil Saliva or moose drool Urine-soaked mud

8. In what part of the world are the largest moose found? Scandinavia Canada Alaska Siberia

9. What is the mating season of moose often called? Harvest Gestation Anestrus The rut

10. What noise do moose most often make? Gentle cooing and whispers High, shrill whistles Low-pitched grunts and barks Moose are incapable of vocalizations