Moose are the largest members of the deer family and are known for their impressive size and strength. Adult males, called bulls, can stand over 2 meters (6.5 feet) tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 600 kilograms (1,300 pounds). Their broad, flat antlers, which they grow and shed every year, can span up to 2 meters across.

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Moose live in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia, where they prefer areas with lakes, rivers, and wetlands. They are excellent swimmers and can dive underwater to feed on aquatic plants, even staying submerged for up to 30 seconds. Despite their large size, moose are surprisingly agile and can run at speeds of up to 55 km/h (35 mph).

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These animals are mostly solitary and spend much of their time browsing on leaves, twigs, bark, and water plants. During the autumn mating season, bulls compete for females by displaying their antlers and engaging in dramatic battles. In spring, females usually give birth to one or two calves, which stay with their mother for about a year.