So, can you say with certainty who the hell is that? Here's a little clue - this is one of the largest and most proud creatures that live in the Russian forest. Still not sure? Then let's quickly reveal this little secret and find out what kind of miracle beast is hiding behind this strange name.
Who is called "sahaty"?
We will not languish with expectation and get right to the point: the moose is a moose. Yes, yes, it is this artiodactyl animal that has such a strange nickname. It was only in the old days, things were completely different, and everyone knew who such a wacky one was.
The thing is that at that time the word "succulent" did not seem strange and incomprehensible. Moreover, almost everyone knew what this expression means. Want to know what the secret is? Then let's look a bit in history and find there memories of the first tools.
What is plow and what does it have to do with moose?
In order to understand who such a lanky one is, it is necessary to understand the lexical meaning of this word. It originates from the name of an old tool of labor - plow. Therefore, let's look at how this device looked like.
In the past, plow was the name of the tool of the farmers, with the help of which they plowed the land. Often it was a long stick that had many branches at its end. Thanks to this branched structure, people were able to loosen the surface of the soil, and then plant seeds there.
As for moose, people once noticed that their horns resemble the tip of a plow. Therefore, over the years, this expression has stuck to them, which meant "having many branches or processes." Moreover, initially the word suhaty was applied exclusively to males, since females did not have such large horns. But over the years, this epithet has become associated with all representatives of the species.
Why do moose antlers?
So, now that we know who the shaggy one is, let's talk about why he needs these horns. After all, it was thanks to them that he received his colorful name, which can excite the minds of those who are unfamiliar with its true meaning.
To begin with, the horns grow to their maximum size when the male reaches his seventh-eighth year of life. For an animal, they primarily serve as a means of protection that can intimidate even the most daring enemy. They also serve as a kind of attribute of brutality that can attract the attention of a female. And the larger the male’s horns, the higher the chances of sympathy on the part of his chosen one.
It should also be noted the fact that in winter the moose drops its horns. But soon new ones will grow in their place. In less than a year, large "dry" branches again appear on the head of the animal.