The Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas), also called giant moose or Alaska moose, is a subspecies of moose that ranges from Alaska to western Yukon. The Alaska moose is the largest North American subspecies of moose. Alaska moose inhabit boreal forests and mixed deciduous forests throughout most of Alaska and most of Western Yukon. Like all moose species, the Alaska moose is usually solitary but sometimes will form small herds. Typically, they only come into contact with other meese for mating or competition for mates. During mating season, in autumn and winter, male Alaskan meese become very aggressive and prone to attacking when startled.
Diet[]
Alaskan meese eat mostly leaves and aquatic vegetation.
Lifespan[]
Alaskan meese can live up to 35 years in the wild. Up to 7 years in captivity.
Predators[]
Alaskan meese are often hunted by grizzly bears, timberwolves, and wolverines.
