The Moose is the largest member of the deer family, with massive palm-shaped antlers on males. Despite their lumbering appearance, moose are strong swimmers and can run up to 35 mph.
Best time to see a Moose
The best time to see a Moose is April–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 46,285 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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