: They have a distinctive shoulder hump, dark brown fur with hollow hairs for insulation, and a flap of skin hanging from the throat called a dewlap .
things," ranging from their physical characteristics to their unique behaviors. moosethings
: Their name comes from an Algonquin word meaning " eater of twigs ". They rely on young forests, eating willow, aspen, and birch. In winter, they are often seen licking road salt from highways to supplement their diet. : They have a distinctive shoulder hump, dark
: Like cows, moose have four-chambered stomachs to break down tough plant matter, often regurgitating and chewing their "cud". Seasonal "Moose Things" (Behaviors) They rely on young forests, eating willow, aspen, and birch
: Despite their bulk, moose are powerful swimmers and are frequently spotted in lakes and ponds at sunset. Management and Conservation
: Bull moose grow antlers every spring, covered in a protective skin called "velvet". In September, they rub this velvet off on trees; eventually, the antlers fall off between mid-November and March.