diff --git a/data/json/monsters/mammal.json b/data/json/monsters/mammal.json
index e3d8e009c6591..e0ede97a60477 100644
--- a/data/json/monsters/mammal.json
+++ b/data/json/monsters/mammal.json
@@ -2456,7 +2456,7 @@
     "stomach_size": 8000,
     "vision_night": 7,
     "path_settings": { "max_dist": 10 },
-    "anger_triggers": [ "HURT", "MATING_SEASON" ],
+    "anger_triggers": [ "HURT", "MATING_SEASON", "PLAYER_CLOSE" ],
     "zombify_into": "mon_zoose",
     "baby_flags": [ "AUTUMN" ],
     "reproduction": { "baby_monster": "mon_moose_calf", "baby_count": 1, "baby_timer": 240 },
@@ -2472,14 +2472,14 @@
     "id": "mon_moose_calf",
     "type": "MONSTER",
     "name": { "str": "moose calf", "str_pl": "moose calves" },
-    "description": "The baby moose is called a calf.  Calves can outrun a human within days of birth and gain weight at an incredible pace.",
+    "description": "The baby moose is called a calf.  They can outrun a human within days of birth and gain weight at an incredible pace.",
     "default_faction": "herbivore",
     "bodytype": "dog",
     "categories": [ "WILDLIFE" ],
     "species": [ "MAMMAL" ],
     "volume": "62500 ml",
     "weight": "81500 g",
-    "hp": 40,
+    "hp": 80,
     "speed": 120,
     "material": [ "flesh" ],
     "symbol": "C",
@@ -2510,15 +2510,15 @@
     "id": "mon_tusked_moose",
     "type": "MONSTER",
     "name": { "str_sp": "great tusked moose" },
-    "description": "The great tusked moose is a mutant variety of megafauna that evolved after the Cataclysm.  Easily recognized by the underslung tusks off the side of each mouth, in addition to an impressive rack of horns.  These moose are more aggressive than their predecessors.",
+    "description": "A mutant variety of megafauna that evolved after the Cataclysm.  Easily recognized by the underslung tusks off each side of the mouth, in addition to an impressive rack of antlers.  Given the looks and how aggressive normal moose are, you reckon you shouldn't test the patience of this one.",
     "default_faction": "herbivore",
     "bodytype": "horse",
     "categories": [ "WILDLIFE" ],
     "species": [ "MAMMAL" ],
-    "volume": "386000 ml",
-    "weight": "462 kg",
-    "hp": 160,
-    "speed": 200,
+    "volume": "675 L",
+    "weight": "675 kg",
+    "hp": 500,
+    "speed": 175,
     "material": [ "flesh" ],
     "symbol": "M",
     "color": "brown_red",
@@ -2536,27 +2536,27 @@
     "path_settings": { "max_dist": 10 },
     "anger_triggers": [ "HURT", "MATING_SEASON", "PLAYER_CLOSE" ],
     "baby_flags": [ "SPRING" ],
-    "reproduction": { "baby_monster": "mon_tusked_moose_calf", "baby_count": 1, "baby_timer": 104 },
+    "reproduction": { "baby_monster": "mon_tusked_moose_calf", "baby_count": 1, "baby_timer": 180 },
     "//": "Baby mutant moose are born quicker that their natural counterparts since they are mutants and that way they can be seen a little more often.",
     "harvest": "tusked_moose_with_skull",
     "dissect": "dissect_cattle_sample_large",
     "families": [ "prof_intro_biology", "prof_physiology" ],
     "biosignature": { "biosig_item": "feces_manure", "biosig_timer": 8 },
     "flags": [ "SEES", "HEARS", "SMELLS", "ANIMAL", "PATH_AVOID_DANGER", "WARM", "CORNERED_FIGHTER", "EATS" ],
-    "armor": { "bash": 14, "cut": 1, "bullet": 10, "electric": 1 }
+    "armor": { "bash": 14, "cut": 14, "bullet": 11, "electric": 1 }
   },
   {
     "id": "mon_tusked_moose_calf",
     "type": "MONSTER",
     "name": { "str": "tusked moose calf", "str_pl": "tusked moose calves" },
-    "description": "The baby moose is called a calf so are it's tusked mutant descendants.  Calves can outrun a human within days of birth and gain weight at an incredible pace.",
+    "description": "The baby moose is called a calf and so are it's tusked mutant descendants.  They can outrun a human within days of birth and gain weight at an incredible pace.",
     "default_faction": "herbivore",
     "bodytype": "dog",
     "categories": [ "WILDLIFE" ],
     "species": [ "MAMMAL" ],
     "volume": "62500 ml",
     "weight": "81500 g",
-    "hp": 60,
+    "hp": 80,
     "speed": 120,
     "material": [ "flesh" ],
     "symbol": "C",
@@ -2577,7 +2577,7 @@
     "harvest": "mutant_mammal_large_fur",
     "dissect": "dissect_cattle_sample_single",
     "families": [ "prof_intro_biology", "prof_physiology" ],
-    "upgrades": { "age_grow": 120, "into": "mon_tusked_moose" },
+    "upgrades": { "age_grow": 125, "into": "mon_tusked_moose" },
     "//": "Baby mutant moose need to grow quicker to be able to survive in the world after the cataclysm.",
     "biosignature": { "biosig_item": "feces_manure", "biosig_timer": 7 },
     "special_attacks": [ [ "EAT_CROP", 60 ], [ "GRAZE", 50 ] ],