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Which Is the Largest Deer in the World?

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Quick Answer

The moose is the largest deer, with bulls standing up to about 2.1 metres at the shoulder and weighing up to around 700 kilograms.

The Full Story

Moose live in the northern forests of North America, Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic states. Large bulls can stand about 2.1 metres tall at the shoulder, and the biggest Alaskan bulls can exceed 700 kilograms. Their broad, palm-shaped antlers can span up to about 1.8 metres and are shed and regrown every year. Despite their size, moose are strong swimmers and will dive to feed on water plants. In Britain and Europe the same animal is commonly called an elk.

Key Facts

1.A moose's antlers can grow at more than 2 centimetres per day in summer.
2.The extinct Irish elk had antlers spanning up to about 3.6 metres.
3.Moose can close their nostrils when feeding underwater.

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