Of Moose and Men
A Wildlife Vet’s Pursuit of the World’s Largest Deer
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Publisher Description
A search for the moose, the whole moose, and nothing but the moose
Whether you’re a wildlife specialist, an avid hunter, or an armchair veterinarian, Of Moose and Men provides a wealth of information about moose from all corners of the world. Follow Jerry Haigh on his adventures with moose both tame and wild, and get an overview of moose biology, including their specialized diet and the relationship between sex and antlers — where size really does matter. The book also covers the history of moose on Earth and the marked fluctuations in populations that have occurred over time. There are accessible chapters on moose diseases, moose and traffic, moose as a resource, and the surprising uses of moose as pets and dairy animals.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Until he was offered a job in Saskatoon, Canada, Kenya-born wildlife veterinarian Jerry Haigh tended to elephants and rhinos. A self-described "North American greenhorn," Haigh's intercontinental transfer marked the commencement of an engagingly chronicled love affair with the moose. A charmingly unrestrained narrator presents chapter subtitles like "More matters moosey," offering a hodgepodge of information about the behemoth of the family Cervidae. From the historical to the biological, Haigh leaves no aspect of moose-bound lore uncovered, like the details of their Ice Age immigration to North America over the Bering land bridge. A fascinating chapter on the function of antlers explains how deeply intertwined they are with sex (a castrated moose's antlers look entirely different, resembling a mass of coral). In a typical moose anecdote, Haigh explains how during the mating season, female moose have been known to make "protest" cries when approached by an amorous male that they deem too small or weak these cries draw bigger, stronger males to the scene to which a colleague of his noted: "This is not unique to moose, I have seen it bars in Wisconsin." For those who will never get to share a drink with Haigh, here's everything about moose you never realized you wanted to know.
