samedi 22 octobre 2016

Reasons To Go On Moose Tours And How It Benefits You

By Deborah Russell


Wildlife tours are one of the most satisfying and picturesque things to do when out on a trip with family and friends. This is especially fun for kids. So for those with little sports, it is recommended and highly educational to go and watch these animals in their natural habitat.

There are many reasons why you would want to go out of your way to watch these creatures. And one place abundant with these creatures is Maine. Maine moose tours are incredibly helpful and informational when it comes to explaining things regarding their diet, habitat and behavior.

There are chances that you might get a sight of them while driving in one of the routes in the state. But you would have to admit, this might not be a pleasant or safe scenario. Going on a tour is the safer option since you get to be provided with a guide that knows the ins and outs of the area and so much about the creature that is being observed.

For photography enthusiasts, this would be one of the highlights on your trip to Maine. This place is lucky to have so many of these creatures with a population of around 75,000, the largest number next to Alaska. You are bound to get a great picture to be proud of and in remembrance of the trip.

These antlers can reach up to six feet and 40 pounds each antler. It is just right that they are the largest in their species. Most of the males start growing their antlers at around May tho July. While most people would say that they are best spotted at dawn or dusk, you can still find them at any time of the day as long as you are at the right spot.

Their antlers are probably the most majestic thing about them. You can guarantee to see these in full action during mating season. This is because, essentially those parts are seen as a gauge for choosing a mate among the males for the females.

There are about 5 famous spots to catch a sighting of elk in Maine. The first one being The Rangeley Lakes. There is also Carrabasset Valley that can be for canoeing. Moosehead Lake will have the creature likely appear at the wallow. There are just so many places where you can catch them.

These creatures are herbivores and eat both terrestrial and aquatic plants. This explains why they hang around lakes and streams a lot. Look for trails with ponds and muddy puddles and you are bound to find a moose trails. The roadside wallows can be a good place to camp out in if you wait for a sighting.

These elk like animals, while they may look the same, are generally peaceful but they react violently when threatened. They may either run away, pretend to charge or worse, actually charge at you if they are bothered enough. Try not bothering and staying at a considerable distance when viewing a nursing cow too, they are very protective of their babies.




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