Naked Bull Moose

By on February 2, 2010 Categories: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Naked Bull Moose - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY
Once bull moose shed their antlers, they always look a little like they aren’t wearing clothes anymore (or like a female moose.) Almost all of the bull moose have shed their antlers, but there are one or two small bulls that are still carrying their mini-antlers around proudly.

This image was taken on yesterday’s safari and if you look closely on the skull in between the ears and the eyes, you can see the pedicle which is where the antlers had attached to the head. This bull will likely remain “naked” for another couple of months before beginning to grow new antlers.

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