The mooseling (?) is described as being exhausted, but not injured. Furthermore, a lonely m,oose cow had been prowling the woods in the vicinity, probably trying to find the kid. the rescuers "chased" the calf in the general direction of its mom, so hopefully, they rejoined.Astronuc said:
Borek said:
Trying to follow Mumsy Momsy moose, perhaps?rhody said:
Fair enough, but why would the mother leave baby Moose in a lurch on the ice then ? I do remember that I read that the mother was nearby the shore when the baby was rescued.arildno said:
"Mooselet takes a Bambi on the ice" is a phrase that refers to the behavior of a moose calf (Mooselet) taking a young deer (Bambi) onto a frozen body of water (ice). This behavior has been observed in the wild and is believed to be a form of play or social bonding between the two animals.
While there are documented cases of this behavior, it is not considered a common occurrence among moose and deer. It is typically seen in areas where moose and deer populations overlap and where there is a large enough body of frozen water for them to access.
While there is no evidence to suggest that this behavior is harmful to either the moose or the deer, there are potential risks involved. If the ice is not thick enough, both animals could fall through and potentially drown. Additionally, predators may take advantage of the animals being on the ice and attack them.
The exact reason for this behavior is not fully understood, but it is believed that it could be a form of social bonding or play between the two animals. It could also be a way for the moose to teach the deer about navigating on the ice or to share a food source.
Yes, this behavior has been observed and studied by scientists. While it is not a widely researched topic, there have been studies conducted to better understand the reasons behind this behavior and its potential impact on moose and deer populations.