Compared to Elk. Bull moose knock bull elk out of the park. A big elk can weigh just over 1,000 pounds with a shoulder height of around 5 feet tall.

Why do moose, deer, and elk shed their antlers? Once the fall breeding season, or rut, is over, male cervids no longer have any need for their antlers. In fact, their head ornaments can become a ...

Moose Size Comparison by Subpecies. ... There are also four subspecies of moose generally referred to as “elk” in Europe, but we’ll just cover North American moose here.