Why being part of the moose is important

Moose are an important part of the forest ecosystem as a food source for ravens, wolves and bears. ... Not only is the protection of moose important for the benefit of the forest ecosystem, moose are culturally significant to Canadians. Moose are the largest of all the deer species. Males are immediately recognizable by their huge antlers, which can spread 6 feet from end to end. Moose have long faces and muzzles that dangle over their chins. A flap of skin known as a bell sways beneath each moose's throat. The moose's “job “is to eat aquatic and terrestrial plants. By eating the plants, the moose keeps the plant's population under control and it allows the moose to grow, live, and stay healthy. The moose also acts as a food source for predators such as the grizzly bear and the grey wolf. The Native Americans often used moose hides for leather and its meat as an ingredient in pemmican, a type of dried jerky used as a source of sustenance in winter or on long journeys. Eastern tribes also valued moose leather as a source for moccasins and other items. The moose's sense of hearing and smell are great adaptations for the environment it lives in. Their sense of smell is phenomenal and can detect the odor of a potential predator from a long-distance away. The moose's hearing is also very good. The moose needs its hearing to act with its sense of smell to detect danger.