Moose Is ‘Maine’ Attraction
I just got back from vacationing in Maine, and I vowed not to leave until I saw an actual LIVE moose. You know, the ones that breathe, not the ones that are on numerous restaurant signs, tourist atrractions, or roadway signs. My girlfriend was determined to find me a moose, no matter what. So the day before we departed to go back home, we went to Maine Wildlife Park, in Gray, and guess what? I saw my moose! Now, it may have been laying in the grass and eating when we approached, but nonetheless, it was up close, and quite a site to see. These animals aren’t very good looking, but they’re big, and their antlers are fuzzy. Something I found to be quite interesting. After waiting what seemed to be a half hour, we got tired of hanging over the fence waiting for Mr. Moose to do something. So we finished walking around the park, and ended up back in the moose territory. To my surprise, as we turned around the bend, the moose was up and walking around, munching on some grass. I couldn’t even contain my childlike excitement. They’re amazing to watch, and observe in their natural habitat. Some locals informed me and my girlfriend that they’re pretty friendly, but to watch out during mating season. If confronted in the wild during mating season, which begins sometime in September, they will charge at you. Moose have also been known to cause many a highway accident, killing multiple people at times. I also learned that male moose are called bulls, and females, cows. Only the males have the huge antlers on their heads.
I was pleased to be able to view my Maine moose, and all the other animals at Maine Wildlife Park. I suggest that anyone who visits Maine, stop by the park, and check out the different types of birds (Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Vulchers), mammals (Bobcat, Foxes, Porcupines, Cougers, Lynx, Bears), and other animals that are available for viewing. Coming soon is a state of the art American Bald Eagle exhibit. Visit www.mainewildlifepark.com for more information about the facility.
Maine men. The moose, and bear.
Beware of the big, bad ‘bull.’
