The gestation period is 8 months and the cow usually gives birth to two calves in the Summer. Unlike other deer, moose babies are not born with a spotted coated coat, but a solid one. Calves weigh about 33 pounds but will gain 75 pounds in the first 9 weeks of its life. The calves will stay with their mother for about 1-2 years. The wolf is the primary predator with which moose must contend.
Hooves are the primary means of self-defence, though antlers are powerful.
The flap of skin and whiskers under the chin is called a bell or dewlap and shared by both sexes. The Home range of the moose is 2-4 square miles and varies by season. Moose reach their prime at 8-10 years but may live as long as 23 years. This Moose Ring site is owned by The Library Lady .