KidZone Animals
Moose: Predators
Predators include wolves, black bears and grizzly bears. They are also hunted by humans for trophies and meat. Despite common hunting (which increased when explorers started colonizing north america) the numbers of wild moose remain strong.
While the antlers of bull moose appear to be their strongest weapons, their hooves are the best tool for defense (especially with their long legs).
Spending so much time in lakes and bodies of water help protect moose from predators because it is difficult to sneak up on prey through water.
Moose are such strong animals that most predators will either scavenge for moose that died of natural causes or target the young calves.
One of the most serious threats that affect moose is actually a fatal disease that is passed onto moose by white-tailed deer. The illness is often referred to as "moose disease" (rightly named).