September 15, 2024 Level: Lexile 300L-450L
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A funny thing happened in Alaska. A moose lost its antlers! Someone got it on video.
Moose are very big animals. They are the biggest kind of deer. Male moose can be taller than people. They can be as heavy as a car!
Male moose have big antlers on their heads. Antlers are like big bones growing out of their heads. These antlers are very heavy. They can weigh as much as a big dog!
Every year, male moose lose their antlers. This is normal. It often happens after fall. In the video, we see the moose shake its head. Both antlers fall off at once! This is very rare to see.
Why do moose have antlers? Antlers make male moose look strong. They use antlers to fight other male moose. Female moose like males with big antlers.
Moose start growing new antlers right away. The new antlers grow very fast. When antlers are growing, they have soft skin on them. This skin is called velvet. It helps the antlers grow. Later, the velvet falls off. Then the antlers get hard.
People in Alaska see moose a lot. Moose like to eat plants from water. They can even go under water to eat! In winter, moose eat bark from trees. Their big antlers help them reach high branches.
This video of a moose losing its antlers is special. People don't see this happen often. It's fun to learn about moose and their amazing antlers!
Fun Moose Facts:
Moose can swim very well. They can even dive under water!
A baby moose is called a calf.
Moose eat about 70 pounds (32 kg) of food every day.
They can run as fast as 35 miles (56 km) per hour.
Word Explanations:
moose: a very large deer with big antlers
antlers: big bone-like things on a moose's head
deer: an animal with long legs that eats plants
heavy: weighing a lot
bones: hard parts inside your body
fight: when animals or people try to hurt each other
velvet: soft skin on growing antlers
bark: the outside part of a tree
swim: to move through water
calf: a baby moose
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Think About It!
Why do you think moose lose their antlers every year?
How might losing antlers help moose in winter?
What other animals can you think of that have antlers?
Why do you think moose can swim so well?
Let's Learn More!
Draw a picture of a moose with and without antlers.
Make a list of what moose eat in different seasons.
Write a short story about a day in the life of a moose.
Find Alaska on a map and learn about its weather.
Compare the size of a moose to other animals you know.
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