Classic Myspace Bulletins #7: Meandering moose a mystery

MEANDERING MOOSES ARE A MYSTERY
Generally, moose aren't considered to be long-distance migrators. They tend to stick to a year-round territory or move relatively short distances between winter range and summer range. However, the moose that move between the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Old Crow Flats travel up to 196 kilometers in each direction, the farthest that any moose are known to migrate in Alaska.

The attraction is food. Old Crow Flats provide ideal summer habitat for moose, the biologist says. The shallow lakes and ponds are full of aquatic plants, and several partially-drained lake basins offer both aquatic vegetation and willows, another staple in the moose's diet.

So, if the habitat is so attractive, why do they leave in winter? The scientists still aren't sure.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE A LITTLE BIT CONFUSED OR WEIRDED OUT BY THIS REMEMBER REALITY COMPOUND ARE DEDICATED TO MOOSE ATTACK PREVENTION AND EDUCATION.

THERE ARE WILD MOOSE IN NEW ZEALAND! THEY LIVE IN NELSON.

PLEASE!!! NEVER TOUCH A MOOSE YOU DON'T KNOW!!!