Seeing Moose in Maine

Okay, these are just too cool not to share! Both are from the Yankee Magazine website (as is the photo on this post).  (image no longer available)

Moose in Maine: Where Are They? is exactly that--where to find moose in Maine.

Maine's Moose Country describes the three stages of comprehension when one sees a moose in the wild. There are moose spotting tips and some facts about moose. Enjoy the article and anticipate "that third stage of comprehension -- appreciating the moose in all its mooseyness."

Two puzzles

This word search puzzle is about Canada, but includes "moose" as well as other vocabulary about Canada. Check it out at sunniebunniezz.com .

Here's a puzzle of a different sort. During the last 25 years, moose numbers have declined throughout northwestern Minnesota. The Moose Mystery Challenge seeks to answer the questions about Minnesota's declining moose population. The US Fish & Wildlife Service website has all the details.

The moose drawing above is from the US Fish and Wildlife Service web page, and is credited there to Martha Minchak, Rhode Island.

Moose Cam on the Blink

Looks as though there are some technical difficulties with the Moose Cam. We link to it and have no control over it, so we'll just keep an eye on the feed and see if it comes back. In the meantime, check out the other links in previous posts.

Montana Moose

MontanaKids.com has a full page of moose facts and photos. There's some interesting information, like this: Baby moose (which are called calves) weigh up to 30 pounds when born, then reach a weight of 300 to 400 pounds before their first autumn!

While we're talking about Montana moose, check out this close-up photo of a moose in Montana. Look at those antlers!

Football Fever Continues!

With the big game just a few days away, time is running out to take advantage of this special offer from Mooseman Games!

From now through February 1, you'll pay just $2.49 to ship your entire order. See the details and place your order here!