Moose emoji ๐ซ (elk)
๐ซ is the moose: a brown moose with broad antlers. It means moose and elk โ Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, national parks, road signs โ and big, calm, slightly goofy energy.
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What the moose ๐ซ (elk) emoji means
๐ซ is the moose: a brown moose with broad antlers. It means moose and elk โ Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, national parks, road signs โ and big, calm, slightly goofy energy. Added in Emoji 15.0 (2022) after years in which ๐ฆ deer had to stand in; phones older than 2023 show a box. Northern neighbours: ๐ฒ evergreen tree, ๐๏ธ camping, ๐จ๐ฆ Canada.
Unicode name: moose ยท U+1FACE ยท Emoji 15.0 (2022) ยท group: Animals & Nature.
How people use it
- Moose and elk: wildlife, road trips
- Canada and Alaska: travel
- Scandinavia: Swedenโs elk
- Big and goofy: gentle giant energy
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| mooseU+1FACE | Moose, elk | |
| deerU+1F98C | Deer | |
| flag: CanadaU+1F1E8 U+1F1E6 | Canada | |
| evergreen treeU+1F332 | Forest | |
| campingU+1F3D5 U+FE0F | Camp |
Questions people ask
Is there an elk emoji?
๐ซ moose is used for elk (the European elk is a moose).
Why canโt I see ๐ซ?
It needs Emoji 15.0 (iOS 16.4, Android 13 or newer).
What is the difference between ๐ซ and ๐ฆ?
๐ซ has broad flat antlers and a big nose; ๐ฆ deer has branching antlers and is smaller.
About this guide
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