Jan 30, 2025 · Male and female moose have dewlaps though their sizes differ considerably with, naturally, the male dewlap being larger than the females. The loose skin beneath their throat …

Here’s the thing about moose: they’re simultaneously majestic and utterly ridiculous. They’re massive, powerful animals with impressive antlers. They also have gangly legs, that bulbous …

Feb 23, 2017 · Look at a moose, and you’ll see a long, dangly thing hanging down from their chin. Bigger on males than females, this seemingly unnecessary flap of skin is called a bell or …

Jan 15, 2025 · When observing a male moose, or bull, one can’t help but notice their impressive rack of antlers and the appendage of skin and hair that hangs below their heads known as a …

Dec 12, 2024 · The dewlap, commonly referred to as a “bell,” is one of the more distinctive physical features of a moose. This fleshy, dangling appendage hangs from the throat area of …

Sep 22, 2025 · The dangly thing on a moose, officially called a dewlap, is a fleshy, skin-covered appendage that hangs from the neck of male moose (bulls), and its primary function remains …

Jul 31, 2024 · A moose’s “beard” is actually called a dewlap. The dewlap, also known as a “bell”, is the flap of skin that hangs under a moose's jaw. Both male and female moose have …

Aug 13, 2025 · Bull moose tend to rub their dewlap on females during courtship perhaps transferring scent to them. The size and shape of a dewlap may also indicate something of the …

The flap of skin that hangs underneath a moose’s chin is known as a dewlap, or bell. Scientists have theories about the purpose of the dewlap, including that it may be used for …

Jul 17, 2025 · Dewlaps are an integral part of an animal’s anatomy and, in some cases, biological function. In moose, dewlaps are known as bells, and they play a vital role in courtship. A male …