On average, an adult moose stands 6–7 ft high at the shoulder. Males weigh 850–1180 pounds and females weigh 600–800 pounds.
The name moose means “he trims, shaves”
A full-grown moose has few enemies, but a pack of wolves can still pose a threat, especially to females with calves. Grizzly Bears are also known to prey on moose, although bears are more likely to take over a wolf kill than to hunt moose on their own.
The moose is considered the national animal of Sweden and Norway.
A moose's body structure, with a large heavy body suspended on long spindly legs, makes these animals particularly dangerous when hit by motor vehicles. Such collisions are often fatal for both the moose and motorist.
Moose are not normally aggressive; however, they can be very aggressive in winter when they are hungry; tired of walking in deep snow; or harassed by people, dogs, and traffic.
How to know if a moose may attack … The long hairs on its hump are raised, ears laid back (much like a dog or cat), and it may lick its lips (if you can see this, you are way too close).
And there you have it. Lesson learned … don’t let Bullwinkle get too close.
Monty
4 comments:
HAHAHAHAHA I love your moose explanations! Ya know what I also love? The fact that we both call him Mr. Moose when it was a Female mommy moose. Also..Nicole informed me that a Female moose is the most dangerous wild animal out there. The most aggressive and everything. Like she said it was really stupid of us to stop and take a picture. Hahaha. I love it. Adventures!
Wow! Nice adventure. Glad you couldn't see it licking it's lips.
We saw several mooses (whatever) when we were younger and my dad would always treat them like they were the most violent and bloodthirsty animals. I have been terrified of them ever since. I am just happy that you survived a moose sighting to tell the tale!
Glad you escaped alive :)
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