Wild cougar cubs have been seen in the western part of Michigan‘s Upper Peninsula for the first time in over a century. Last week state biologists confirmed that the spotted cubs — thought to be between seven and nine weeks old — were living on private property in Ontonagon County, a press release from the […]
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Why are Canadian moose declining? Interviews with Indigenous communities offer new clues
As one of the most iconic creatures in their ecosystems, moose have lumbered their way into the fabric of Canadian culture in Ontario. Recreational hunting, Indigenous well-being and the region’s ecosystem health all depend on these antlered giants. But in the last two decades, their population has declined by 20 percent. Now, a new collaboration […]
Utah hiker trying to escape a mother bear runs straight into a moose, and thinks it actually saved his life
An experienced hiker in Utah escaped a scary encounter with a black bear and her cub on a trail only to run straight into a moose instead. But Greg Rothman, who was running on the Desolation Trail in Cotton Canyon at the time of the double whammy of wildlife encounters, believes the moose may even […]
If you think you could outrun a moose, this video will soon change your mind
If you’ve ever glimpsed a seemingly docile moose grazing in a forest or drinking from an alpine lake, you might think all those wildlife warnings about stampeding moose are overkill. These creatures are so massive and oddly proportioned, surely you could easily slip behind a tree or boulder before it picks up enough speed to […]
‘No chain stores, but moose on every corner’: as Colorado herds thrive, clashes with people rise
One morning in the winter of 1978, a handful of state wildlife staff huddled together in the Uinta Mountains in north-eastern Utah. Deep snows coated the peaks and filled the valleys. A pair of helicopters cruised over the frozen landscape, helping those on the ground search for their prize: a cow moose in a snowy […]
Wild Moose and Fearless Cat Friendship in Alaska Captivates the Internet
An unexpected friendship in the Alaskan wilderness has captivated social media users, leaving them amazed and inspired. Instagram user @akshiloh, also known as Dan, has formed a unique bond with the wild moose near his home, showcasing this extraordinary relationship on his Instagram account. The U.S. National Park Service typically advises maintaining a safe distance […]
Family says Alaska photographer killed in moose attack knew the risks, died doing what he loved
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The family of an Alaska man fatally attacked by an enraged moose trying to protect her newborn twin calves said he was a nature photographer who knew the risks of taking photos in the wild and died doing what he loved. Even though there have been some calls for the moose […]
Nevada’s first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
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 […]