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The elk Alces alces, known as the moose in North America, is the world's largest deer. The flap of skin that hangs from its throat is called the bell.

A bull wapiti Cervus canadensis in North America. This deer uses its aggressive roar and tough antlers to fight other males for possession of females. The antlers are shed and regrow each year.

Large deer Alces alces inhabiting northern Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, and North America, where it is known as the moose. It is brown in colour, stands about 2 m/6 ft at the shoulders, has very large palmate antlers, a fleshy muzzle, short neck, and long legs. It feeds on leaves and shoots.

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