Another structural adaptation of the moose is that the moose’s hair is thicker at the tip of the hair than at the base where it meets the skin. This traps a layer of air around the moose’s body which acts as an insulating layer when warmed by the moose’s body heat. This insulating layer keeps the moose warm during cold months and allows them to live comfortably in cold climates without losing body heat.
This adaptation is essential to the moose as moose generally live in cold climates with deep snow and frigid winters. The environmental pressure that led to this adaptation would most likely have been the cold climates of the moose’s habitat. A moose’s body temperature is higher than a human’s at 38-39°C and this insulating layer helps to regulate their body temperature. This enables them to live and function in the colder environments that they prefer.