Question 1: Why are a moose’s antlers covered in velvet?
A To nourish their growth
B To attract mates
C To camouflage him from predators
Moose and other deer species grow antlers that are shed each year. When the antlers emerge in May or June, they’re covered in a soft, hairy ‘skin’ called velvet that nourishes the antlers’ growth. By late summer, the antlers are fully developed, and the moose will begin stripping the velvet. Most moose will drop their antlers by December.
Correct Answer: To nourish their growth
Question 2: This young moose is in the national park named for North America’s highest peak. What’s the name of the park?
A Denali National Park
B Glacier National Park
C Yellowstone National Park
Most visitors to Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve come to witness the eponymous peak, towering 20,310 feet above sea level. Many also bring a checklist for the ‘big five’ mammals that live here: caribou, grizzly bears, moose, wolves, and Dall sheep. This young moose belongs to the herd that lives primarily on the park’s 6 million acres.
Correct Answer: Denali National Park
Question 3: What behavior do young moose exhibit as they mature?
A Sparring with others
B Hiding from larger moose
C Migrating in search of food
Young moose engage in sparring behavior to learn how to assert themselves and prepare for dominance battles, playing a crucial role in their development as they grow into mature bulls.
Correct Answer: Sparring with others