Moose (Zoo Tycoon 2)

The moose (Alces alces americana) is an animal included in the original Zoo Tycoon 2 game. The moose is adoptable in campaign and challenge modes at any star rating.

Distribution & Conservation Status
The moose falls under the Boreal Forest North America location and is marked as low risk. In reality, the IUCN labels the conservation status as least concern. There are actually several subspecies of moose. The one in the game is the eastern moose. The eastern moose can be found in Canada and the mainland United States.

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Cervidae

Genus: Alces

Species: Alces alces

Subspecies: Alces alces americana

Diet & Enrichment
The moose is defined as a folivore. It will use food dishes, wooden troughs, and metal troughs. The moose uses trees and the salt lick.

Shelter & Space
A single moose requires a space of 280 while each additional moose requires another 40.