| common name | Moose |
| Also called | N/A |
| scientific name | Alces alces, subspecies Americana |
| classification | Animalia - Chordata - Mammalia - Artiodactyla - Cervidae |
| hazard type | large animal - may charge |
| range & frequency | Mostly seen in the northern woods, where they are common but shy. Have been known to wander into backyards as far south as Boston. |
Moose have little fear of humans and will not hesitate to squash you flat. The bulls are territorial, the cows are very protective of their calves, and even the calves can charge and trample you. (More Canadians are killed by female moose than are killed by bears or any other animal.)
Finally, moose are so huge that they pose a danger to automobiles. New Hampshire sees about 200 moose collisions a year. It's commonly said that if your car hits a moose, the car loses. In fact, the car's hood may pass right under the moose's body, leading to a direct impact on the windshield resulting in severe injury to passengers.
Moose are most frequently found near fresh water. They also sometimes seek sources of salt - which includes highways.
Drive carefully, especially at dusk and at night.