Herbivores get energy directly from the source, which allows them to become bigger than carnivores. Carnivores may be at the top of the food chain, but herbivores are often the bigger guns (or guts) on the ladder. What makes them so big?

Are moose really that big?

Moose are the largest members of the deer family, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. They are also the tallest mammals in North America. Their height, from hoof to shoulder, ranges from 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters). ... These can grow 6 feet (1.8 m)wide from tip to tip.

How big do moose get?

The largest member of the deer family, adult male (bull) moose average 6 feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 1,400 pounds; females (cows) are smaller.