"A moose is a creature of mystery and wonder, a symbol of untamed beauty."
John Muir
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY MOOSE SHED THEIR ANTLERS
(also called paddles)
- Moose shed their antlers to conserve their energy.
- Their antlers can weigh up to 60 pounds, so become a weighty burden when winter approaches.
- After the rut, which typically takes place in the Autumn, a moose no longer needs its antlers to compete for mating rights.
Soon these boys will drop their antlers for the winter.
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