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moose, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) moose, largest member of the deer family, genus Alces, found in the northern parts of Eurasia and North America. The Eurasian species, A. alces, is known in Europe as the elk, a name…Moose Factory
(Encyclopedia) Moose Factory, trading post, NE Ont., Canada, near the mouth of the Moose River on James Bay. A fort was built there by Charles Bayly, governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, in the…Bull Moose party
(Encyclopedia) Bull Moose party: see Progressive party.What Do You Know About Moose?
Have you ever wondered about the majestic creatures known as moose? Dive into this fun and informative quiz about these fascinating animals and learn something new!Moose, river, Canada
(Encyclopedia) Moose, river, c.50 mi (80 km) long, formed in central Ont., Canada, by the Mattagami and Missinaibi rivers. It flows NE to its confluence with the Abitibi River and into SW James Bay…Moose Jaw
(Encyclopedia) Moose Jaw, city (1991 pop. 33,593), S central Sask., Canada. It is a railroad and distribution center, with oil refineries, meatpacking and dairy-processing plants, flour, lumber, and…elk
(Encyclopedia) elk, name applied to several large members of the deer family. It most properly designates the largest member of the family, Alces alces, found in the northern regions of Eurasia and…Mattagami
(Encyclopedia) MattagamiMattagamimətăgˈəmē [key], river, 275 mi (443 km) long, rising in the lake district, E Ont., Canada, SW of Timmins, flowing N to join the Missinaibi River, with which it forms…Missinaibi
(Encyclopedia) MissinaibiMissinaibimĭsĭnāˈbē [key], river, c.265 mi (430 km) long, rising in Missinaibi Lake, central Ont., Canada, and flowing N and NE to the Mattagami River, SW of Moosonee, to…wapiti
(Encyclopedia) wapitiwapitiwŏpˈĭtē [key], large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, closely related to the Old World red deer. It is commonly called elk in America although the name elk is used…Trending
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