Moose
Moose are the largest of Saskatchewan’s big game animals. Found in forested regions, especially near water, the Moose has a small tail and a hump above its shoulders.
The male, called a bull, grows large antlers and stands 2 meters high. Bulls can weigh 500 kilograms or more while the female is slightly smaller. When a bull moose is searching for a mate, he can be heard through the trees making a sound like a combination of a moo and a grunt .
Most ungulates will run away when they see a human. During mating season, however, a moose may attack if it feels threatened, using its antlers as weapons. Hikers and hunters alike should use caution when they see a majestic Saskatchewan moose.
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