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Moose

Alces alces

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Cervidae ›Genus: Alces

About

The moose (North America) or elk (Eurasia), Alces alces, is the largest extant species in the deer family. Moose are distinguished by the broad, flat (or palmate) antlers of the males; other members of the family have antlers with a dendritic ("twig-like") configuration. Moose typically inhabit boreal forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests of the Northern Hemisphere in temperate to subarctic climates. Hunting and other human activities have caused a reduction in the size of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moose?
The scientific name of Moose is Alces alces.
What kingdom does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the family Cervidae.
What genus does Moose belong to?
Moose belongs to the genus Alces.