The
Alaska moose (
Alces alces gigas) or
giant moose or
Alaskan moose is a subspecies of
moose that ranges from
Alaska to western
Yukon. The Alaska moose is the largest subspecies of moose. Alaska moose inhabit
boreal forests and mixed
deciduous forests throughout most of Alaska and most of Western Yukon. Like all moose species, the Alaska moose is usually solitary but sometimes will form small herds. Typically, they only come into contact with other moose for mating or competition for mates. During
mating season, in autumn and winter, male Alaska moose become very aggressive and prone to attacking when startled.