Bull Moose (Alces americana) - Weighing from 800 to 1400 pounds and with shovel-like antlers sometimes reaching a width of six feet, this unusually ugly animal is lord of the coniferous forests of Canada and parts of the United States. He is often seen in lonely lakes, where he feeds on the plants above or below the surface. A bull can submerge his head for more than 4 minutes. Normally gentle, this animal becomes bold and aggressive during the mating season. Despite his apparent bulk and awkwardness, he can move fast, and his font hooves can be as deadly as his mighty antlers.
Banff. 17.10.1959
Dear Pen,
We have just got here, there are snow covered mountains all around us.
We saw a timber wolf this morning from the train also otter and a deer, but no moose like this one. I've got you some Kookie Byrnes records.
Love from us both, N & S
18th. We saw two moose today, very odd looking.
Black Bear and Cubs ( Ursus americanus) - Cubs are born during January while the mother is sleeping in her den. Only nine inches long at birth they snuggle into her fur for warmth, and to nurse. When spring arrives they waddle from their den on the first trip for food. If danger threatens, her warning grunt will send the agile cubs climbing the nearest tree. Often she still protects her young in their second and even third year.
Banff. 17.10.1959
Dear Mer,
The bears like these roam about in the forests here. I gather they don't hurt you if you don't tease them, but I don't know as I'd like to come face to face with one.
Love from us both, N & S
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