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Moose
(American moose)
(No Subspecific status)
Alces alces americanus
(Syn.: Alces americanus)
(CLINTON, 1822)


Photo by: R. Traxl
    
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:07
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E./Reeder DeeAnn (2005): Mammal species of the world: a taxonomic and geographic reference, Vol. 1
 
Head-Torso-Length:240 - 280 cm
Tail length:12 - 16 cm
Weight:280 - 600 kg
IUCN status:LC (Least Concern)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
North America
  Canada (4 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Calgary (Calgary Zoo) 
     
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  • Huntington (Two Rivers Wildlife Park) 
     
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  • Shubenacadie (Provincial Wildlife Park) 
     
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  • Toronto (Zoo) 
    Holding(s): 4