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[reptile3]

Are moose and elk from the same family?


yes
I will add to the previous answer by adding they're both members of the deer family, in fact, the two largest members. Moose are larger.




They are both members of the family Cervidae, which includes deer, moose, elk and caribou.

WikiAnswers - Are moose and elk from the same family



I found that... Stefan, I enjoy reading your posts!

[Stefan-A]

Yes Stefan, but... what do YOU call the North American Elk (Cervus canadensis)? I understand different things can be called different names by different people, but I was simply asking what Cervus canadensis is called by those who call Alces alces Elk Simple enough?

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

[tyflier]

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

So...in North America, we have two different animals that go by two different common names, and that makes us wrong.

While in the UK, you have 1 animal that goes by 2 common names...and that makes you right?

OK, dude...whatever you say...

Oh, and you can take all the jabs you want. It doesn't change anything. And, uh...who is "we"? YOU were trying to have an argument with me. Nobody else. Or is "we" defined differently in your universe, too?

It's nice to know that your moderator title gives you the right to break forum rules both privately and publicly.

[jitami]

We usually don't call it. Why not call it wapiti or use the scientific name?

Sorry about the tone of that last post, we're having a bit of a disagreement with tyflier and it was a bit of a jab at him.

Yes, I remember the disagreement all too well and knew that's what you were referring to Thanks for the explanation,though. I do appreciate it. Wapiti, huh? Nah, it's an Elk and a Moose is a Moose

Btw, we spent most of our trip to Yellowstone National Park a couple years ago searching for Moose(Alces Alces)... Elk(Cervus canadensis) were quite numerous. We did finally get to see one and I can not even imagine hitting one with your car... especially a car which is too small to fit your bigger vivs in

[infernalis]

While I was in Brasil to visit some years ago, I was in a small fishing village with my friends.

A snake crossed the road and Carlos shouts "Cobra"

Expecting to see a large hooded serpent I immediately looked down to see a small critter no larger than a Dekayi, and said that's not a cobra.

Only to later find out, that when speaking with a Brasilian, Cobra meant snake.

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

[jitami]

So...in North America, we have two different animals that go by two different common names, and that makes us wrong.

Where did someone say I was wrong? (Stomping feet, throwing a fit, and going back to read previous posts..... me wrong??? Not me... not ever!!!)

And yes, I'm playing with both of you... lighten up...

[jitami]

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

See, now that's how to solve a cultural difference... with plenty of alcohol

[reptile3]

While I was in Brasil to visit some years ago, I was in a small fishing village with my friends.

A snake crossed the road and Carlos shouts "Cobra"

Expecting to see a large hooded serpent I immediately looked down to see a small critter no larger than a Dekayi, and said that's not a cobra.

Only to later find out, that when speaking with a Brazilian, Cobra meant snake.

We had a good laugh, went to the beach and had a nice drink.

LOL Wayne you know how to cheer a person up!! I want to go to the beach, & have many nice drinks!!!

[reptile3]

When I tell ppl I have a bearded dragon, most that have no clue.. they say
oh you have an iguana, they eat crickets right?

oh wait that is not the same.. oops i am delirious!!! YES I AM CRAZY!

[adamanteus]

Alcohol is good! So are cultural differences. Guys, please let's try to be nice... for everyone elses' sake.
If you can't agree with each other.... why not simply disregard each others' posts?

I don't know about you, but I come here for my leisure time.... relaxation and fun are the name of the game..... Like Tami says, 'lighten up'..... it's just a deer/cow/horse type thing!