things," ranging from their physical characteristics to their unique behaviors.
: 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 . moosethings
: Despite their bulk, moose are powerful swimmers and are frequently spotted in lakes and ponds at sunset. Management and Conservation Management and Conservation : They can stand up
: They can stand up to seven feet tall at the shoulder. moosethings
Wildlife departments (such as those in , Alaska , and Michigan ) actively monitor moose populations through several "management things":
: 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.