At various times in the last few years there have been sightings of white moose on Cape Breton Island. Now these are a very rare animal , and here we have two travelling together .
The experienced local woodsmen and outdoor fellows we asked suggest that these two are two year olds and might be twins or two that just came together and now travel together .
You have to understand that there is a bit of history evolving here . People who see these animals always talk about how impressed they are and how it would be so sad should should "something happen", which really means no one wants to see these rare white moose harmed in any way , let alone see them hunted .
There have been other sightings and there are photographs of the other sightings, but the owners of many of those photographs are being very protective of their photographs as a means to protect these animals . So now you understand why we are not telling you where these two moose were sighted .
Many people who come to visit Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail hope to get to see a moose .
You will see the "caution " moose symbols on highway signs all along routes 19, 219 , 395 and the Cabot Trail itself . Pay attention, especially if you might be travelling these same routes after dark .
The best locations to see moose are really within the Cape Breton Highlands Park.
Don't expect to see a white one while you driving along the highway . The better areas for sightings for moose start at the Park entrance until you arrive at the look-off above Fishing Cove, just before you descend into Pleasant Bay. Moose are often encountered while walking the Skyline or nearby trails .
Finally , remember that a moose is a very large animal and while they may look clumsy , they are not . They can move very fast and shift direction very fast. And yes, they can "rear up" like a horse and use their two front legs to stomp . You likely couldn't out run a moose!!!!
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