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moose images, moose photos, bull moose photos, Denali National Park, Alaska.

 

Cow Moose, grazing on grass, wrangell st. elias national park, alaska

Cow moose feeding, Wrangell-St. Elias NP, Alaska.

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Bull Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska.

Bull Moose, full rack, standing in the willows, Denali National Park, Alaska.

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bull moose, shedding velvet, Denali National Park, Alaska

Bull moose, shedding the velvet from his rack, Denai, Alaska.

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bull moose, shedding velvet, Denali National Park, Alaska

Bull moose shedding velvet, Alaska.

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Bull Moose fall colors, Denali National Park, Alaska.

The velvet dripping from his rck, this bull moose stands on the open tundra, Denali, Alaska.

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Cow moose calves, feeding, wrangell st. elias national park, Alaska.

Cow moose kneeling to feed, 2 calves standing by, Wrangell-St. Elias NP, Alaska.

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Bull Moose on snow, denali national park, alaska

Bull moose on tundra and willow, in snow, Alaska.

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Cow Moose portrait, denali national park, alaska

Cow moose headshot, Denali Alaska.

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cow moose resting, denali national park, alaska

Cow moose bedded down in the willows, Alaska.

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Cow Moose, denali national park, alaska

Cow moose, headshot, Alaska.

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Cow moose, denali national park, alaska

Cow moose portrait, Denali National Park, Alaska.

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Bull Moose in snow on the tundra, denali national park, alaska

Bull moose standing on hill, Denali NP, Alaska.

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Bull and Cow Moose standing on tundra covered in snow, denali national park, alaska.

Bull and cow moose meet up, Denali NP, AK.

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Bull and cow moose touching noses, greeting, denali national park, alaska.

Bull moose and cow nuzzle and sniff one another. Denali, Alaska.

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Bull and cow moose, greeting one another touching noses, sniffing, denali national park, alaska.

Cow moose and bull nuzzling, Denali NP, AK.

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Bull and cow moose together, touching noses, denali national park, alaska.

Bull moose and cow nuzzle and sniff. Denali, AK.

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Would you like to see more photos of Moose? Visit my new Stock Photo site for a comprehensive collection of more than 70 moose photos.

"Hell hath no fury like a mad mother moose. Always remember that. " -- Bill Silliker, Jr.

Moose are the largest members of the deer family, which also includes elk, whitetail and blacktail deer, mule deer and caribou. The word 'moose' is a name given them by the native Americans, which means 'twig eater' in the Algonquin language. Moose actually a variety of trees, mountain ash, maple, balsam fir among others. In the Alaskan tundra, willow and alder are among their favorite foods. Aquatic plants such as lillies and pondweed are a staple part of their diet in spring and early summer, as well as variety of underwater plants off the bottom of ponds, lakes and streams.

Alaskan moose are the largest of the various sub species of moose found anywhere in the world, with a mature bull standing as high as 7 feet tall, and weighing in close to 2000 pounds. Cow moose weigh substantially less, though they stand nearly as tall. Bulls tend to be mostly solitary creatures throughout the year, joining the females in the breeding season which is usually late September/early October. The bulls during this time will become extremely aggressive, and charge and attack anybody or anything they perceive to be a threat. They have even been recorded as attacking cars, telephone poles, trees, fences, etc. Bulls have been recorded fighting to death. Sometimes their antlers may become too entangled for them to separate or break free, and the bulls can die when this happens. The mysteries of life.

The females, or cows, can be very defensive when they have young with them, are more than capable of fending off attacks from wolves or predatory grizzly and black bears. Wildlife enthusiasts should be wary when approaching moose, particularly bulls during the rut and cows with calves at any time. Cows often have 2 calves, rarely have 3, and wean the youngsters usally around their first birthday. Calves do fall prey to wolves and bears, and areas with high predator populations often have a mortality rate amongst first year calves.

Moose are fascinating animals, a rare blend of seeming timidity and aggressive, raw power. If you're patient, carefully observe the subject, and quiet, you may well be able to spend quite a bit of time with a moose, as they tend to move around slowly while grazing, and are hence easy to keep up with. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these images. -- Carl Donohue, Nov, 2004.

I'm constantly working towards furthering my stock lists, and improving my portfolio. These images are all of wild subjects, in their natural environment. Each photo is available for stock use, and photographic prints, screensavers, note cards or calendars are also available. To order any of these pictures, or for complete stock photo lists, drop an email.

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This gallery of images is a collection of photographs taken by Carl Donohue. All images on this site remain the property of Carl Donohue Photography, and are fully protected by federal and international copyright laws. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited, and any reproduction copying, manipulation, alteration, saving or distribution of these images will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. All images are available for licensed use; to do so, please contact Carl via email or phone # (770) 952 4549. Thank you.

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