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Moose

The European Moose is the largest of the deer species. An adult buck will be about 2.5 metres in length. Its tail will be 10 cm. long and its height at the shoulder will be 1.8 metres. Its average weight ranges from 300 to 400 kg. The coat of a moose is long, thick and stiff; its colour is blackish brown in the summer and is somewhat lighter, mixed with grey, from October to March.

The age of the moose during its first months of life can be determined as based on dentition.

Habits
The Moose lives primarily in areas of deciduous forest (particularly beech trees) near lakes and swamps, but they can also be found on the tundra. These animals prefer the tender vegetation found in open meadows as well as beech, ash and poplar trees – in general, woody plants covered in a soft bark. Some of their favourite vegetation consists of low woody swamp plants, heather, water plants and Bog Rosemary. In Europe, the Moose is found in Sweden, Norway and Finland, its habitat stretching into northern Russia and parts of Siberia. The American Moose is similar to the European Moose.

Gastronomy
The loin and rump of the young buck can be used to create very delicious dishes. The haunch will have to be marinated first. Pepper moose and ragout of moose are highly recommended. The tongue of the moose can be smoked. The rest of a moose carcass can be prepared similar to beef and venison.

 

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