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Moose in Millinocket, Maine, USA
Of moose and Maine
Nearly 90% covered in forest, the US state of Maine is the 'main' centre in the contiguous United States for moose-watching – the easternmost state is home to as many as 70,000 moose, a number beaten only by Alaska. Peak season for spotting the crepuscular creatures (that means they like to come out and feed at dawn and dusk) begins in mid-May and typically runs into July. When they aren't hiding in the deep brush, these bulky members of the deer family are hard to miss – bulls can weigh in upwards of 635 kilograms. And while this hulking hoofer's velvety antlers are still sprouting, they may soon span more than 1.8 metres.
Of moose and Maine
Nearly 90% covered in forest, the US state of Maine is the 'main' centre in the contiguous United States for moose-watching – the easternmost state is home to as many as 70,000 moose, a number beaten only by Alaska. Peak season for spotting the crepuscular creatures (that means they like to come out and feed at dawn and dusk) begins in mid-May and typically runs into July. When they aren't hiding in the deep brush, these bulky members of the deer family are hard to miss – bulls can weigh in upwards of 635 kilograms. And while this hulking hoofer's velvety antlers are still sprouting, they may soon span more than 1.8 metres.
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