Next to the stream were several thick stands of willow shrub, the perfect food for the reason I was at this location, the moose (Alces alces). Moose are the tallest animal in North America and the ...

But they are still the same animal. Not to confuse things more, but North American Moose (Alces alces) are called Elk in most of Europe. See what I mean? The use of common names can be very confusing.