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Which deer species is the largest living deer?
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Male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
The moose (Alces alces) is the largest living member of the deer family (Cervidae).12
These animals are notable for their immense size, standing 2 metres (7 feet) or more at the shoulder. The largest specimens are found in Alaska and eastern Siberia, where bulls can weigh up to 600 kg (1,300 pounds). In Europe, the moose is commonly referred to as the elk, which should not be confused with the North American elk (Cervus elaphus canadensis), a smaller species that is the second-largest member of the deer family.123