As a mostly northern country, we sometimes face interesting considerations.
Officials in Jasper National Park, Alberta, are warning motorists not to let moose lick the salt from their vehicles.
And they are extremely attracted to salt, especially the kind that may be all over your vehicle in the winter.
As you may imagine, an 820 kilo (1800 lb.) moose coming near your car might not be a good thing. It’s dangerous for them and you; moose can be aggressive and will charge if they feel threatened. And, as an added incentive, there’s a $25,000.00 fine for non-compliance.
Another reason for the problem is that the wolf population (the main moose predator) has been declining, and now there are more moose than usual.
The advice? Drive away carefully when you see moose approaching your vehicle.
If you’re interested, here’s the article.
Have a good week and remember, keep the neighbourhood moose away from the nibbles. 😉
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