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Moose in Alaska
Watch for large animals along the road
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Where to find: Moose -- the largest deer species -- live almost everywhere in Alaska except on some islands and the far north.
Anchorage, a city of 270,000, has hundreds of moose in the city limits, so don't be surprised to see a moose browsing in a park.
Much of the Kenai Peninsula was set aside as a national wildlife refuge to protect the moose population from overhunting, so look for moose there.
Also, there's a moose range east of Palmer along the Matanuska River.
They're also found frequently along highways and railroad tracks, browsing on willows or in small ponds. As you drive at twilight, keep an eye on the sides of the road for horse-size animals that might walk in front of you.
An adult male (bull) moose can weigh 1,600 pounds and the female (cow) a little less. Only the male has antlers, which fall off in the winter. Males can also be distinguised by their longer "bell" hanging from the lower jaw.
Tips: Moose calves are born in mid-May. Whatever you do, don't get between a moose (cow) moose and her one or two calves; she will be protective.
Even though moose seem cute, like Bullwinkle, they're wild animals and should not be fed or walked up to by well-meaning watchers.
Moose can run 35 mph and have instinctive kicking ability.
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