# Canadian Moose (DD-533)

> Moose (Alces alces) live across Canada's boreal and mixed forests, wetlands and tundra edges. Large bulls can stand about 2.1 meters (7 feet) at the shoulder and weigh over 600 kg (1,300 pounds), and grow broad antlers spanning up to about 1.8 meters, used in rut displays and fights. Moose are strong swimmers and can dive several meters to feed on aquatic plants. The footage, credited to kuamzz, shows a bull moose in a forest.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2025-04-03
- Last updated: 2025-04-03
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/canadian-moose/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-533-F01**: About 2.1 m. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Height))_
- **DD-533-F02**: Over 600 kg. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Weight))_

## Write-up

A moose can stand 2.1 meters at the shoulder. Bull antlers can span 1.8 meters.

1. **Height**: About 2.1 m.
2. **Weight**: Over 600 kg.
3. **Antlers**: Up to 1.8 m.
4. **Habitat**: Boreal forest.
5. **Swimming**: Dives for plants.

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: The Reel calls the Canadian moose the largest subspecies; the Alaska moose (A. a. gigas) is generally considered the largest, and 'Canadian moose' covers several subspecies.

## Video: Canadian Moose: A Moose Can Stand 2.1 Meters at the Shoulder

- Duration: 31.4 s · Published: 2025-04-03
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DH_li9NSdjr.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know? The Canadian moose is the largest subspecies of moose found across forests, wetlands, and tundra in Canada. Standing up to 2.1 meters, or 7 feet at the shoulder, and weighing over 600 kilograms, or 1,300 pounds, these massive herbivores thrive in boreal and mixed forests, males, or bulls. Grow large, broad antlers that can span over 1.8 meters, or 6 feet, which they use for mating displays and dominance fights during the rut. Despite their size, moose are strong swimmers, capable of diving 5 meters, or 16 feet, to feed on underwater vegetation. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Shoulder height?**  
A: Tall. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Height) · Wikipedia: Moose)_

**Q: Antler span?**  
A: Broad. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Weight) · Wikipedia: Moose)_

**Q: Males are called?**  
A: Rut. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Antlers) · Wikipedia: Moose)_

**Q: Can they swim?**  
A: Divers. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Habitat) · Wikipedia: Moose)_

**Q: Habitat?**  
A: North. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Swimming) · Wikipedia: Moose)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Moose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Canadian Moose." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-533, last updated Apr 3, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/canadian-moose/