1.3K views · 170 reactions | Happy Hump Day! 歷 The Shiras moose couldn’t survive without the hump on its back, full of strong muscles that support its large head (and antlers on males) as they browse for food. These animals put the “back” in backcountry.  #wildlifewednesday  HR Manager Holli Bennett | The Ranch at Rock Creek | Facebook

The Shiras moose, scientifically known as Alces alces shirasi, is the smallest and most geographically isolated subspecies of moose found in North America. Typically inhabiting the mountainous regions of the western United States and parts of Canada, these moose are well-adapted to a diverse range of habitats, from dense forests to open meadows. Shiras moose are characterized by their smaller size compared to other moose subspecies, with adult males, known as bulls, weighing between 800 to 1,200

12K views · 384 reactions | As more and more moose have shown up in Northeastern Montana over the last few decades. Wildlife biologist wondered if they had a new species of moose to manage. In the last 20 to 30 years we’ve seen moose trickle into Eastern Montana and the initial question is are those Shiras moose or do we now have two sub species? | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks | Facebook

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