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Moose - Avoid close encounters of the moose kind
By Frank E. Baker
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Moose are a common sight around the BP Alaska campus, especially during winter, and care must be taken to give these large mammals a wide berth. BP Alaska’s Building Services department offers some helpful tips as we come and go from the office and other locations within the community.
Be aware of your surroundings. As you walk, watch for signs of moose in the parking lot, atrium and walkways. Scan the area to and from the building for moose.
Do not walk through taped-off areas. Traffic areas may be blocked off for your safety if moose are present. Please use other paths and walkways. Always leave a large distance between you and the moose. If you want to take photos, take them from a distance and use a telephoto lens.
Pay attention to moose body language: A moose that has stopped feeding, walking or resting and is looking at you has noticed you and is curious. A stressed moose has its ears up, hairs on neck standing and it may even lick its lips. This moose may charge you. Give a curious or stressed moose space by quickly retreating from the area.
In Anchorage, and just about anywhere else in Alaska, we are in moose territory. We need to remain alert and respect these large and often unpredictable creatures.
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