Moose are known by that name in North America, but their Eurasian counterparts are called elk. However, the species known as elk in America is actually more closely related to red deer, not moose.

The plural of moose is not meese or mooses—it is simply moose.

A male moose is called a bull, while a female moose is called a cow.

Moose are not typically afraid of humans and have been known to enter towns and even successfully walk into buildings.

They are the tallest, heaviest, and largest members of the deer family.

Moose are the tallest animals in North America and the second heaviest after the American bison.

Moose can be found in many places, but Canada is a major hotspot, as they inhabit all provinces except Nunavut and Prince Edward Island.

Moose are often hunted by humans, bears, and wolves. Wolverines sometimes take calves, and orcas have been known to rarely prey on them when they swim. However, humans are by far their biggest threat.

For certain Native American tribes and First Nations peoples of what is now Canada, moose were one of the key animals they hunted for sustenance.

A key way to distinguish a male moose from a female is that males have antlers, while females do not. However, male moose shed their antlers in winter to conserve energy.

In winter, moose are often drawn to roads to lick the salt, putting them in dangerous situations on highways.

Moose can live up to 25 years, but in the wild, they rarely reach that age due to predators and extreme winter conditions.

During mating season, moose may mistake cars for rivals and charge at them.

Moose calves can stand within just a few hours of birth and can outrun a human within a few days.

Moose have the ability to close their nostrils, which allows them to feed on plants underwater.

They are also impressive jumpers, able to clear fences up to 8 feet tall.

Moose are strong runners, capable of reaching speeds up to 35 mph, though only for short bursts.