Elk vs Moose
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My dictionary says "elk" is "alce" in Spanish. It also says "moose" is "alce." Now, a moose and an elk might be distantly related, but they are clearly NOT the same animal! Help, please! I don't understand...
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updated Sep 29, 2013
posted by Kerstin125
too wierd Everywhere I look alce is both an elk and a moose. - 0571cc19f5, Sep 28, 2013
Welcome to the forum Kerstin. Let's get you started with 19 reputation points. Enjoy the forum and completing you profile would help others to know "where you are coming from." - kirk1, Sep 28, 2013
He or she followed up right away.... so nice to help nice people.... ;) - chileno, Sep 28, 2013
2 Answers
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Venado o ciervo
updated Sep 29, 2013
posted by chileno
But though from the same family, a Deer or Venado, is very different from an Elk or Moose (which are at least close to each other) - rogspax, Sep 29, 2013
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It appears to be an etymological mix up. According to this article in Wikipedia, 'elk' (from the Latin 'alces') is the common European name for moose.
updated Sep 28, 2013
posted by kirk1
Thank you, Kirk. I read your link and I'm still confused, but now I'm confused on a higher level! Lol And it appears that the confusion started many years ago... - Kerstin125, Sep 28, 2013
