Alces (disambiguation) explained

Alces is a genus of moose or elk. It is also the state animal of Alaska, as of May 1, 1998

Alces may also refer to:

Biology

• Alces alces, the binomial species name for the Eurasian Elk, also known as the Moose in North America.
• Alces (journal), a scientific journal devoted to the biology and management of Alces alces
• Canis lupus alces, a subspecies of gray wolf
• Campylomormyrus alces, a species of electric fish

Geography

• Alces River, a tributary of the Peace River in Canada
• Alces Lake, a lake in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, Canada

Other

• Alces, in Greek Myth, one of the Sons of Aegyptus
• Alces Minor, a fictional star in the Dune series

See also

• Alcis (disambiguation)