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 […]
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‘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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Beaver
An unexpected sighting last week was a Beaver at very close range in the middle of the day. I have seen a few signs recently that Beavers are out and about despite the snow and ice (which must make it difficult for them to come in and out of their lodges). Seeing the animal today […]