: Despite their bulk, moose are powerful swimmers and are frequently spotted in lakes and ponds at sunset. Management and Conservation
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: They can stand up to seven feet tall at the shoulder. : Despite their bulk, moose are powerful swimmers
: Like cows, moose have four-chambered stomachs to break down tough plant matter, often regurgitating and chewing their "cud". Seasonal "Moose Things" (Behaviors) : Despite their bulk
: Adult bulls (males) average around 1,106 pounds , while females average approximately 836 pounds .
: 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 .