[1] It was produced in Beijing, China, as a Chinese bidder had the best offer both in economic terms and with regard to quality.

[5] The height is 10.3 metres (34 ft),[6] and at the time of its completion it was about 50 centimetres (20 in) taller than Mac the Moose in Canada.

The comedians set up a GoFundMe page to hire an engineer to make Mac taller, hoping to raise C$50,000.

[5][8] Fraser Tolmie, the mayor of Moose Jaw, told the BBC: 'We're considered to be very mannerly and respectful, but there are things you just don't do to Canadians.

[9] In October 2019, a new set of antlers was added to Mac the Moose, making it taller than the Big Elk.