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Hair from a largest member of the deer family (''Alces alces''). Moose are found in North America and in Eurasia where they are called elk. Moose have a shaggy brown coat and large fan-like [[antler|antlers]] that are shed annually. Once widely killed as trophies, moose hunting is now strictly controlled in most countries. | Hair from a largest member of the deer family (''Alces alces''). Moose are found in North America and in Eurasia where they are called elk. Moose have a shaggy brown coat and large fan-like [[antler|antlers]] that are shed annually. Once widely killed as trophies, moose hunting is now strictly controlled in most countries. | ||
Revision as of 08:24, 19 October 2022
Description
Hair from a largest member of the deer family (Alces alces). Moose are found in North America and in Eurasia where they are called elk. Moose have a shaggy brown coat and large fan-like antlers that are shed annually. Once widely killed as trophies, moose hunting is now strictly controlled in most countries.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Alces alces; elk hair
Additional Images
Bull moose
Moose hair
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Accessed: 3 Feb. 2005 .
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose