Moose - Alces alces
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Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah - 22 June 2010 - ©Nicky Davis
Bull Moose

Bull and Cow

Bull and Cow Moose

Bull with cow almost hidden




Silver Lake ©Carol Davis















Photo Details
First four photos  are at Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah - 22 June 2010 ©Nicky Davis
The bull moose moved over to the female and put himself between me and the cow when I moved a little closer. Not wanting to upset them, I left the area.


Silver Lake, Salt Lake County, Utah - ©Carol Davis


Description
  • Head and body length 7 1/2 to 10 feet
  • Males have massive, flattened, pronged antlers, a fleshy dewlap on the throat
  • The upper lip hangs over the lower lip
  • Their habitat is generally in the northern forests around freshwater.

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