Distinguishing characteristics of an op-ed or column. Partly, a column is defined by where it appears, but it shares some common characteristics: Typically, it is short, between 750 and 800 words. It has a clearly defined point. It has a clearly defined point of view.
The moose population peaked in the late 1990s, with between 7,000 and 7,500 moose in New Hampshire. Since that time, the population has gone down to about 4,000 animals today. About half the decline was an intentional response to the public's desire for fewer moose-car collisions.
Moose are among the largest animals in the Northern Hemisphere. Adult males may weigh as much as 1500 pounds (680 kilograms). Average weights for adult males are closer to 1000 pounds (450 kg) and 800 pounds (360 kg) for adult females. The largest moose live in Alaska.