very, very random...

[nitechilde]

OK, there is the MOOSE http://www.northernnewengland.com/moose/moose-_vins41.jpg
and there is the ELCH http://www.amarok-greywolf.de/wolfbeute-elch.jpg

what is the difference here?

Comments

[mausch]

A moose has a very large, long nose and a "bell" under the throat, compared with the relatively narrow snout of an elk. A mature bull also has broad, flat antlers with paddles, unlike the pointed antlers of an elk. But the antlers on some young bull moose have not flattened out yet, so hunters need to look at the entire animal before pulling the trigger.

The largest member of the deer family, moose have adapted to a variety of habitats. They favor abundant willows along streams and ponds, but "ridge runners" also forage in areas of lodgepole pine, oakbrush, aspen, spruce fir and even sagebrush -- in other words, where elk can be found.

They act very differently, however, when approached by humans. Typically, moose will not flee like elk will at the sight of a hunter.

[nitechilde]

ok, so if it doesn't run, it's a moose...

thanx ;)

[atropa42]

Oh. I thought moose was english for elk :( Probably quite a simplified view ;) In Norway they dance with elks... Oh no - you're not going elk hunting when you're in Sweden, are you? Please say that's not why you're asking!!!

ps, you haven't got your email on your lj, so you'll have to email me ;)

[nitechilde]

Elk hunting! Don't worry, that's sooo not me ;) *giggle*

Will drop you a line from work tomorrow :) am absolutely pooped tonight, zzzzzz... Book and bed, yay!

[atropa42]

My favourite elk proverb:

Die groessten Kritiker der Elche
waren frueher selber welche!

[atropa42]

... and my fave moose song: Moosehair Underwear, by Cat Rapes Dog :)

You know, I'm loving this subject ;)