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Moose: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 2 m.

representative shoulder height

2 m = 200 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

The largest member of the deer family has long legs.

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Moose, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

The largest member of the deer family has long legs. Displayed dimension: representative shoulder height.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Naturalistic illustration of a moose; anatomy, texture and coloration are interpreted, not photographic. The anatomical reference dimension is visually estimated at 78 % of the illustrated axis.