RENO, Nev. (AP) – In what will be a tiny big-game hunt for some of the largest animals in North America, Nevada is planning its first-ever moose hunting season this fall. Wildlife managers say explosive growth in Nevada moose numbers over the past five years, increasing to a population of more than 100, justifies the […]
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Video captures terrifying moment a perturbed moose strikes back after getting surrounded by entitled tourists: ‘And everyone keeps recording’
A video recently posted to TikTok displayed the dangers of approaching wild animals, as a moose that was surrounded by tourists responded by kicking a little girl. The video, posted by TikTok user KJ (@outdoorsy_redhead), shows a cluster of people around a large moose, which at first seems to be accepting pets and treats. The […]
Man stumbles across notoriously ‘cranky’ moose while hiking in Alaska – it doesn’t go well
A man was lucky to escape without serious injuries after being attacked by a group of moose that local wildlife experts have described as notoriously ‘cranky’. The man was hiking with his dog in Anchorage, Alaska, earlier this week when he accidentally stumbled across the animals, two of which charged without warning. As local news […]
Not a-moose-ing! Shocking moment rogue garbage truck driver chases a MOOSE through Alaska neighborhood
n Alaska, a shocking video of a garbage truck chasing a moose down a snowy street in Anchorage has the locals fired up. The video, which was originally posted to popular neighborhood app Nextdoor, shows a Northern Waste garbage hauling truck clearly pursuing the scared moose down the residential street. The driver honks aggressively as […]
Colorado tourist tries holding conversation with huge moose – it goes poorly
An adult moose can weigh up to 1,000lb, stand 6ft tall at the shoulder, and run at up to 35mph, but for some reason people still tend to underestimate them. A woman was spotted in Colorado recently doing exactly that, following seemingly trying to chat with a moose in the Breckenridge ski resort. Eventually the […]
Brown Bear and Wolf Team Up to Attack Moose and Calf in Shocking Video
In a rare moment of cooperation between predators, a bear and wolf have been spotted teaming up to attack a mother moose and her young calf. A video captured by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve shows a brown bear lunging for the adult moose, while […]
Moose on the loose in Minnesota entrances wildlife watchers
A rogue moose wandering hundreds of miles south of its natural territory in Minnesota has become a growing media sensation as fans join online to track its journey through amateur photographs and video clips. The “majestic” and “noble” animal – nicknamed Rutt after one of two moose brothers in the film Brother Bear played by […]
Huge moose sends phone-toting tourist sprawling (but he keeps on filming)
A boy visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming, got the fright of his life after angering one of the town’s resident moose. The child approached the animal as it rested in a field, but seemed dissatisfied with its calm demeanor and goaded it to move. Eventually the animal stood, towering over the boy, then turned and gave […]