It’s calving season in Colorado, and wildlife officials are urging hikers, dog walkers, and anyone else heading outdoors to give moose plenty of space after several recent attacks — some resulting in serious injuries — across the state.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the warning following at least four separate moose attacks in just over a week, all of which involved dogs and cow moose with calves nearby. Moose calving season typically runs from late May to mid-June, and during that time, cows can be highly aggressive. While other cervids like deer and elk are likely to run from perceived danger, moose will stand their ground, particularly when there is a calf nearby. Cows often leave their young bedded in thick vegetation while they graze nearby, and it’s not unusual for people or dogs to stumble into a bad situation without ever seeing the calf.
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