Moose Encounter
We took a road trip recently traveling through back roads of Wyoming and into Colorado.
And wouldn’t you know we saw a momma moose and her calf.
They were distracted by something else and didn’t pay much attention to us. We kept our distance anyhow.
We drove off, made our way around the corner and there was another one all brushed up in the willows.
This was my first sighting of a moose and it was super cool to watch them move so gracefully around the land and in the tall brush.
A few moose facts:
-Moose are the largest of all the deer species.
-The flap of skin that sways beneath each moose’s throat is known as a bell
-Their hooves act as snowshoes to support themselves in soft snow and in muddy or marshy ground.
-Moose are at home in the water and, despite their staggering bulk, are good swimmers.
-Females give birth to one or two calves in the spring—each weighing some 30 pounds.
-Calves grow quickly and can outrun a person by the time they are just five days old.
(Thanks for the info NatGeo!)
There is just something about a moose…their peculiar stride and features, yet such a wonder. Love seeing them–thanks.
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Thanks Alice. Yeah, they are such a wonder- big and bulky yet so graceful!
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The most interesting things are often found off the main highway, plus you can safely slow down or stop to get a better look. Any idea what distracted mamma moose and her calf?
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A car full of folks in front of us is what distracted them. But no one got out and tried to get closer out of respect obviously. Don’t want to get them riled up or they will come after ya!
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🙂 have had a few grunt at me lol
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I love moose! Beautiful calf
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I have never seen a Moose in the wild and have heard they are massive – Cool Captures! Happy Monday:)
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love the pics!
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It’s on my life list to have a moose encounter! As a child, my imaginary friend was a moose. I’m envious…
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Thanks for sharing this interesting information. Lovely photos
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I have heard that one should not tangle with a moose; fortunate you had great equipment to capture these at a safe distance. Now you have me curious why there is a bell.
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So if I want a baby moose for a pet I have 5 days to catch it. Wait…. Forgot about it’s GIANT mother – never mind.
Leah your photos are always a treat but also, I learn so much – from your commentary. You’re paying me back.
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:09:35 +0000 To: kenkrakow@hotmail.com
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During our trips to Maine over the course of several years, I’ve always kept my eye out for a moose. Congrats on your sighting. Thanks for sharing these great captures with us.
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What a wonderful first sighting Leah! I love all the moose facts too.
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Ciao Melissa, what a wonderful experience, great shots. What does moose meat taste like?
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Great stuff. Always look forward to your photo’s and concise commentary.
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I was surprised to know that they are good swimmers … I don`t know why 🙂
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so cool, i bet they are a lot bigger without the security of a fence at a zoo. i know the first buffalo i saw without a fence between me and him almost gave me a heart attack.
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