t8100 ~ Moose ~ Alces alces

Photographed (2007) in Isle Royale National Park, Michigan.

While we were photographing pitcher plants and other bog flora deep within the heart of Michigan's Isle Royale National Park, this moose (Alces alces) emerged from the spruce forest in front of us. She was so thirsty, she didn't even notice our presence for several minutes as we crouched motionless 30 feet away. Finally she heard the faint clicking of my camera's shutter and looked back at us, her eyes wide with surprise!

Michigan T/E List Status: Special Concern (SC)

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