Posted on 12/22/2022 11:11:22 AM PST by Red Badger
Animal has been grazing in the same neighbourhood since November
A long-distance shot of a moose missing half a leg eating part of a tree branch on a snowy day.
Despite missing most of one of its legs, the moose is continuing to move and is able to eat, so wildlife officials say they don't need to intervene. (B.C. Conservation Officer Service)
A three-legged moose is being monitored by conservation officers in Prince George, who say they are hopeful the animal will survive the winter despite its injury.
The young bull moose was first spotted in early November and has been seen almost every day since, said conservation officer Stephanie Peeling.
While it's not known what exactly happened, Peeling says they believe the moose was hit by a vehicle, causing part of its leg to break off.
"A this time, we're just continuing to monitor and hope that it heals through the winter."
A 'hearty' species
The moose has primarily been spotted grazing in Aberdeen, a suburban neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city, bordering a golf course and woods. Peeling says residents have been calling regularly to provide updates on the moose's health.
"They're actually quite impressed that it's making its way through the neighbourhood and surviving with three legs," she said.
Peeling said as long as the moose is mobile and able to eat, there's no need for wildlife officers to intervene. They are continuing to keep tabs on the animal and consulting with the provincial wildlife veterinarian to evaluate its condition.
"Ungulates are a very hearty species, so there are documented cases of them surviving with three legs."
My sister once bit the leg off a moose.
What is this, Moose Bit My Sister day?
It’s not often you get two moose stories in the same day!................
Anyway, creatures in nature are amazing how they can adapt to anything.
Lovely photo. I hope the moose lives long and thrives.
One of my relatives was born without most of a leg, so I’m sympathetic.
Right you are. birth defect. And doing fine anyway.
I was hit by a moose driving my motorcycle yesterday.
How he managed to drive it is a mystery to me.
My guess is a trap of some kind broke it off..................
His name is now Tripod the Moose!
Could be the result of poor aim of a hunter.
By “intervene” they mean kill it. Just like when they go to rescue a deer someone nursed back to health by shooting it.
There must not be wolves in that neck of the woods, it would be easy pray. Good luck lil feller.
Just below the hock is a weak point in horses, probably is in moose as well.
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