Moose are part of the deer family and are it's largest member. Both male and female moose have a skin flap called a "bell" that hangs down from their jaw. Males have large antlers that spread as wide as 5 1/2 feet. You can see a good pair of antlers on the bull moose photo to the right. Moose have long legs that allow them to wade through the water and are good in the winter to get through deep snow. Moose have a much better time in deep snow that elk