Moose Meeting
by Jeff Swan
Title
Moose Meeting
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The moose (North America) or elk (Eurasia), Alces alces, is the largest extant species in the deer family. Moose are distinguished by the broad, flat (or palmate) antlers of the males; other members of the family have antlers with a dendritic ("twig-like") configuration. Moose typically inhabit boreal forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests of the Northern Hemisphere in temperate to subarctic climates. Hunting and other human activities have caused a reduction in the size of the moose's range over time. Moose have been reintroduced to some of their former habitats. Currently, most moose are found in Canada, Alaska, New England, Fennoscandia, Latvia, Estonia and Russia. Their diet consists of both terrestrial and aquatic vegetation. The most common moose predators are the gray wolf along with bears and humans. Unlike most other deer species, moose are solitary animals and do not form herds. Although generally slow-moving and sedentary, moose can become aggressive and move quickly if angered or startled. Their mating season in the autumn features energetic fights between males competing for a female.
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October 27th, 2014
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Comments (26)
Elizabeth Tillar
Jeff, this is a fantastic capture and stunning presentation of one of my favorite subjects! Northern NH is moose country, and I am very fond of these beautiful beasts! Love this! l.f.g+
Georgiana Romanovna
Congratulations, your beautiful artwork has been featured in the group "Art From The Heart". f/l/t - Special Feature.
Laurie Search
Wow, look at those big guys!! Must have been amazing to see in person!! Wonderful catch!!! :)))fv
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked Forever, Elvis