Canadian Moose Sheds Both Antlers in Rare, Stunning Moment Caught on Drone Camera
August 7, 2024
All it takes is a shake of the head for a moose to shed its antlers. Wildlife enthusiast Derek Keith Burgoyne captured the moment of a moose in New Brunswick, Canada, decided to drop its massive antlers for the year. Moose shed, or cast, their antlers annually, after the fall breeding season, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This usually happens in the wintertime, as a decrease in daylight triggers lower testosterone production in moose, which loosens their antlers. Since this dramatic transformation only happens once a year, it is rare to capture the moment on camera. Burgoyne…