I was on this Earth for over two decades before I learned Moose we’re terrifyingly large

I was on this Earth for over two decades before I learned Moose we’re(were?) terrifyingly large.
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Yeah... And they can outrun you, and they can dive underwater. If you have to choose between driving your car into a ditch or hitting a moose, chances are you'll take less damage from the ditch.

1000 lbs, 6 feet at the shoulder. The bulls antlers can span 6 feet across (comparable to a longhorn) also have a habit of killing about anything (according to Gary Paulsen)

...Was?

Giant Horse Deer