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Mostly found in North America and northern Eurasia, the moose is a majestic and massive animal.
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If goose becomes geese, should moose become meese? English doesn't work that way!
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Like ‘sheep’, the word ‘moose’ stays the same in singular and plural form.
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Moose and goose come from different languages—hence the plural difference.
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Moose are huge—taller than horses—and can run up to 35 mph!
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Like cattle, moose genders are called bull (male), cow (female), and calf (young).
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Male moose have wide, palm-like antlers unlike any other deer species.
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Near-sighted, great swimmers, and solitary—moose are full of surprises.
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One is a wild animal, the other is a dessert! Learn the difference and have a laugh.
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