KidZone Animals
Moose: Offspring

Female moose begin breeding at about five years old and give birth to one calf every year or two, though twins are possible. Females are pregnant for 8 or 9 months through the winter, giving birth in the spring.

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Like most mammals, moose are very protective of their young. In fact, moose defending their calves is the most common reason for moose attacks against humans. Calves leave their mothers after about one year, in time for the arrival of the next baby.