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Alceini

(Tribe)

Overview

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A Tribe in the Kingdom Animalia.

Taxonomy

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The Tribe Alceini is a member of the Subfamily Odocoileinae. Here is the complete "parentage" of Alceini:

The Tribe Alceini is further organized into finer groupings including:

Genera

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Alces

The moose (North America) or Eurasian elk (Europe) (Alces alces) is the largest extant species in the deer family. Moose are distinguished by the palmate antlers of the males; other members of the family have antlers with a dendritic ("twig-like") configuration. Moose typically inhabit boreal and mixed deciduous forests of the Northern Hemisphere in temperate to subarctic climates. Moose used to have a much wider range but hunting and other human activities greatly reduced it over the years. Moose have been re-introduced to some of their former habitats. Their diet consists of both terrestrial and aquatic vegetation. The most common moose predators are wolves, bears, and humans. Unlike most other deer species, moose are solitary animals and do not form herds. Although generally slow-moving and sedentary, moose can become aggressive and move surprisingly fast if angered or startled. Their mating season in the autumn can lead to spectacular fights between males competing for the right to mate with a particular female. [more]

Cervalces

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At least 3 species and subspecies belong to the Genus Cervalces.

More info about the Genus Cervalces may be found here.

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 20:15:19