By Misi Stine, Environmental Educator and member of the MN Herpetological Society
Minnesota moose (Alces alces) are the most prominent members of the deer family (cervids) in the state. Northern Minnesota represents the southernmost extent of their range in North America. The habitats where you're most likely to find moose are mixed boreal forests and wetlands, which provide their essential needs: food, shelter, and protection from predators.