Why is a moose called a moose?

Ever wondered where moose got their distinctive name? The answer might surprise you! We invited our members to send their best questions about moose, Eastern wolves, and river otters to conservation biologist Megan Quinn from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Today, she's answering our member Megan122's question: Why is a moose called a moose? Megan gets into the surprising Indigenous origins of this furry creature's name! You can adopt your own moose and support Megan's conservation work at the link in our bio.