moose Archives - Our Funny Little Site Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:47:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 Moose Facts That Will Change the Way You Look at These Majestic Giants https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/5-moose-facts-that-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-these-majestic-giants/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:33:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=14396 Moose are the majestic giants of the North American wilderness, mostly found in colder climates. If you’re in the mood to learn more about these fascinating creatures, here are five interesting facts that will capture your imagination. Largest Deer Species Moose stand tall among all the other deer species, with male moose (known as bulls) […]

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]]> Moose are the majestic giants of the North American wilderness, mostly found in colder climates. If you’re in the mood to learn more about these fascinating creatures, here are five interesting facts that will capture your imagination.

Largest Deer Species

Moose stand tall among all the other deer species, with male moose (known as bulls) averaging around 6-7 feet. In addition to being the tallest deer species, they’re also the second-largest land animal in North America, behind the American bison.

Twig Eaters

The name moose originates from the Algonquin language. The native words “moz” or “mons” can be translated as “eater of twigs”, hinting at moose’s herbivore diet.

Impressive Speed

If you think you could outrun a moose, think again because even calves tend to be faster than humans by the time they’re five days old. That’s because they grow at an incredible speed, gaining about one to two pounds a day in the beginning.

Strong Swimmers

Moose’s swimming abilities are just as impressive since they can dive 20 feet underwater and stay there for up to 30 seconds because they can close their nostrils when exposed to water pressure.

Shedding Antlers

Moose shed their antlers after the breeding season only to retain them in the spring, and that’s not a coincidence. Shedding antlers helps moose conserve energy during cold winter months.

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]]> Tips for Staying Safe Around Moose https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/tips-for-staying-safe-around-moose/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:14:35 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=10319 Moose are beautiful animals that most travelers to Canada and Alaska want to see in person, but you should never forget that they are after all huge, hairy animals that can seriously hurt you if you’re not careful. Many believe that moose are too cute and friendly to be aggressive, but the fact is that […]

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]]> Moose are beautiful animals that most travelers to Canada and Alaska want to see in person, but you should never forget that they are after all huge, hairy animals that can seriously hurt you if you’re not careful. Many believe that moose are too cute and friendly to be aggressive, but the fact is that there are more moose attacks in Alaska than the combined attacks by black bear and grizzly. Here’s how to stay safe around moose.

Avoid Them If You Can

It’s not unusual to see moose in Canada and Alaska, but once you’ve seen one, you’re generally better off avoiding encountering them. Keep in mind that moose can feel attacked if you get too close. If you still want to get a bit closer, make sure to stay loud all the time so you don’t surprise them with your sudden appearance.

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Red Flags

There are signs that you should stay away. First of all, look at the moose’s ears. If they are pinned backward, it’s a sign that it’s agitated and that you should go away immediately. If the hair on the animal’s shoulders stands up, it’s also a sign it wants to be left alone.

A moose licking its lips will soon start to charge, and you should just go away. If a moose does charge, quickly find something solid to get behind before you run.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> moose Archives - Our Funny Little Site Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:47:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 Moose Facts That Will Change the Way You Look at These Majestic Giants https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/5-moose-facts-that-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-these-majestic-giants/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:33:00 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=14396 Moose are the majestic giants of the North American wilderness, mostly found in colder climates. If you’re in the mood to learn more about these fascinating creatures, here are five interesting facts that will capture your imagination. Largest Deer Species Moose stand tall among all the other deer species, with male moose (known as bulls) […]

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]]> Moose are the majestic giants of the North American wilderness, mostly found in colder climates. If you’re in the mood to learn more about these fascinating creatures, here are five interesting facts that will capture your imagination.

Largest Deer Species

Moose stand tall among all the other deer species, with male moose (known as bulls) averaging around 6-7 feet. In addition to being the tallest deer species, they’re also the second-largest land animal in North America, behind the American bison.

Twig Eaters

The name moose originates from the Algonquin language. The native words “moz” or “mons” can be translated as “eater of twigs”, hinting at moose’s herbivore diet.

Impressive Speed

If you think you could outrun a moose, think again because even calves tend to be faster than humans by the time they’re five days old. That’s because they grow at an incredible speed, gaining about one to two pounds a day in the beginning.

Strong Swimmers

Moose’s swimming abilities are just as impressive since they can dive 20 feet underwater and stay there for up to 30 seconds because they can close their nostrils when exposed to water pressure.

Shedding Antlers

Moose shed their antlers after the breeding season only to retain them in the spring, and that’s not a coincidence. Shedding antlers helps moose conserve energy during cold winter months.

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]]> Tips for Staying Safe Around Moose https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/tips-for-staying-safe-around-moose/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:14:35 +0000 https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/?p=10319 Moose are beautiful animals that most travelers to Canada and Alaska want to see in person, but you should never forget that they are after all huge, hairy animals that can seriously hurt you if you’re not careful. Many believe that moose are too cute and friendly to be aggressive, but the fact is that […]

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]]> Moose are beautiful animals that most travelers to Canada and Alaska want to see in person, but you should never forget that they are after all huge, hairy animals that can seriously hurt you if you’re not careful. Many believe that moose are too cute and friendly to be aggressive, but the fact is that there are more moose attacks in Alaska than the combined attacks by black bear and grizzly. Here’s how to stay safe around moose.

Avoid Them If You Can

It’s not unusual to see moose in Canada and Alaska, but once you’ve seen one, you’re generally better off avoiding encountering them. Keep in mind that moose can feel attacked if you get too close. If you still want to get a bit closer, make sure to stay loud all the time so you don’t surprise them with your sudden appearance.

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Majestic! ♥🦌♥ Photo by @kn.wildlife

A post shared by Trail To Wild (@trailtowild) on

Red Flags

There are signs that you should stay away. First of all, look at the moose’s ears. If they are pinned backward, it’s a sign that it’s agitated and that you should go away immediately. If the hair on the animal’s shoulders stands up, it’s also a sign it wants to be left alone.

A moose licking its lips will soon start to charge, and you should just go away. If a moose does charge, quickly find something solid to get behind before you run.

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