On Rt 118, Warren NH
Moose (Alces alces)
The moose is the largest deer in the world, the males sometimes getting as big as 1500 lbs and 9' long. The females are smaller, rarely reaching 1000 lbs. The antlers of the moose can reach a span of 6', though they are usually smaller. Their coats are dark brown to black.Swamps and lakes are a favorite place for the moose, where they feed on aquatic vegitation as well as shoots of willows, maples, and birches. In the summer they are usually solitary but during winter months they often gather in herds. Their long legs allow them to travel through deep snow and swamps that other animals cannot navigate.
Moose are most active at dawn and dusk, but can be spotted throughout the day. There are several famous mud bogs along the Kanc, Rt 118 and Rt 16 near Errol that often have moose at dusk or dawn. They are not very afraid of humans, since they have no natural preditors in the region. Mothers are protective of their calves and will charge if they feel the calf is threatened.
- Moose Track Identification
- Cow in Russel Pond
- Cow swimming
- Shaking off water
- A whole family
- Cow with calf
- Bull
- U of Michigan page
- Bull Moose Appreciation Society
- Moose Page
- Moose Facts
- Moose Info
- The Magnificent Moose Project
- Moose Pictures from Pictures to Go
- Detailed info from U of Mich
- Moose Pix
- Alces - The Journel
- Moose Tracking
