It’s the time of year to see animal babies in abundance.
BDN Contributor Allie Ladd captured this moose mom with her two healthy looking calves on one of his game cameras recently. They don’t seem to be in a hurry, but curiously checking things out near the camera.
These calves likely were born in May, which is generally the time of year moose moms give birth.
Mom is ever vigilant, watching for potential danger from predators, such as coyotes and bears.
The best thing about this mom and babies is there seems to be no sign of tick infestation. The mortality rate improved markedly this year, even since just last year.
Cow moose rarely have more than two calves and the number of babies they produce is determined by the female’s physical condition based on body weight and nutrition, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
The calves are driven off just before the mother’s next calf is born, which means the babies stay with her for about a year, the department says.
The moose mothers raise the calves alone, because the bulls likely are in higher elevations where it is cooler during the summer. Food is easier for the cows to find in the lower elevations for herself and her calves, according to the MDIF&W.
