Moove for the moose! Two male moose were involved in a heavyweight clash at Grand Teton National Park, close to some vehicles.
The video was taken by naturalist Jeff Sanders of Jackson Hole Safaris.
Their experts remind us that it’s rut season for moose, elk, bison, and other ungulates in North America. Males are very aggressive and don’t care about your safety or your car, so be aware!
“A bull on the offensive tries to knock its opponent sideways,” says the National Park Service. “If such a move is successful, the challenger follows through with another thrust of its antlers. The weaker animal usually gives up before any serious damage is done; occasionally the opponent’s antlers inflict a mortal wound.”
Male moose can weigh 1,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall at the shoulder. They are huge and dangerous, so make sure to give them plenty of space.
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