Wildlife: Honorable Mention 2025 (professional)
Affectionate Moose by Trevor LaClair (United States)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Generally moose are solitary animals. During the spring, the cows give birth to calves, who would then stay with their mother for the entire year. The bulls are often seen wandering alone among the dense forests and around lakes and rivers. The only time moose interact with each other is during rut. So when I encountered this precious moment of two moose interacting with each other as if to show signs of affection, I was shocked. It was a precious and remarkable moment watching this bull and young cow come together like two teenagers at a high school dance.
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