The moose population is in decline, but they haven’t yet decided to try the California lifestyle. Plus, little lizards are making an appearance in yards all over the Bay Area.
All wild creatures can be aggressive during certain times of the year to protect their offspring and territories or in the hunt for food. Moose, however, are herbivores and don’t have territories, making it less likely they’d attack a human.
The woman and her dog team were likely in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mating season has concluded, but moose, tired from trudging through the snow and looking for food, can become overstimulated. Moose also don’t like dogs, especially ones that bark at them. It’s most likely the presence of the dogs annoyed the moose, and he attacked. The dogs were tethered to the sled and unable to escape, so the attack continued until someone arrived with a rifle and killed the moose.
As for why California isn’t blessed by having these impressive creatures, it’s likely down to our climate. The winters and the summers are just too warm for them, even in the Sierra, and the boreal forest that we do have is pretty well occupied by other animals. You don’t see moose in many zoos because they don’t do well in captivity. Experts believe it has something to do with diet, with zoos unable to match what’s available to the creatures in the wild. With few exceptions, moose rarely live more than 4 years when put in a zoo.
Although we’re unlikely to be attacked by a moose while out enjoying the warmer days, it’s a good reminder that we have other animals we share space with. Deer will soon have their fawns to protect, and it’s coyote mating season, meaning the males can become aggressive. Keep an eye out for sluggish rattlesnakes that will be emerging from hibernation.
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