Posted on 11/17/2020 8:49:41 PM PST by nickcarraway
Canadians are being warned not to let moose lick their cars. It might sound like a weird joke, but it’s actually true.
Over the weekend, images posted to Twitter appeared to show a sign in Jasper, Alberta stating ‘Do not let moose lick your car.’ The images gained so much attention that Snopes set out to determine if the sign was real. The answer is, yes, the sign is legit and this is a very real issue in parts of Canada.
These images, as well as a separate video on Facebook, were snapped along Maligne Lake Road in Jasper, an area where moose are frequently seen during the winter months. As it turns out, the moose love the taste of road salt and have discovered that they can access a near-endless supply from the body panels of cars.
According to Jasper National Park spokesman Steve Young who spoke with Fitzhugh, “[This] started as an occasional issue a few years ago and now is too common… People are getting far too close, and it’s perpetuated by their [the moose’s] obsession with salt, accessing the vehicles.”
The moose population in Jasper, Canada has grown in recent years following the decline of the wolf population, making interactions between humans and moose all the more frequent. This has led some people to feed the moose and drawing them towards roads, which brings with it dangers of its own. Not to mention that it is also against the law that prohibits people to feed or disturb wildlife in national parks, with violators facing fines of up to $25,000.
How fast can a moose run?
What’s a matter, car got your tongue?
Lemme guess, the Moose gets stuck to your car?
If my car is parked, and a moose walks up and decides he wants to lick it, how am I supposed to tell him no?
It’s the drugs on the cars...dummy. They think the salt is cocaine.
Guard your sisters!
Throw cheese at it, or have your sister bite the mooses in their arse. It’s the only way for sure to save your car.
Canadians are being warned not to let moose lick their cars.
They shouldn't let them bite their sisters either.
Very fast, for such a big heavy beast.
About 35 mph short distances.
A fast trot of 20 mph over long distances.
A moose licked my sister's car once.
Just exit your car, stride purposely up to him, and give him a smart WHACK on the rump.
Just exit your car, stride purposely up to him, and give him a smart WHACK on the rump.
I'm not sure I understand. Could you show me how it's done?
BTW, my wife is from northern Alberta, and she assures me that moose are NOT to be trifled with.
Antifa will give them a beat down.
Mynd you, cår bites Kan be pretti nasti...
Margaritas, on the Rocks !!!!
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