Moose In Rocky Mountain National Park
Moose love Rocky Mountain National Park, and most of them can be seen on the western side of the park, in and around Grand Lake.

Rocky Mountain National Park (along with Denali in Alaska and Yellowstone in Wyoming) is one of the top three national parks, in terms of moose population and moose sightings. In large part, Rocky Mountain National Park's large moose population stems from the fact that 24 moose were relocated to the park in 1978-1979, a herd that grew to 700 by 1994.

Bull moose, which can weigh up to 1,400 pounds and extend six to nine feet in height and length, can seem larger than cars. Their antlers can spread to five feet, giving them an even more majestic appearance. Female moose give birth to one or two calves at a time. Because the calves usually stay with the mother for about a year, it's common to see moose traveling in groups of two and three. Most moose only live an average of eight years, and both the males and females have large flaps of skin hanging from their jaws, often referred to as "bells."

Moose can be spotted year-round, often snacking on willow thickets, but sometimes walking down the main streets of Grand Lake.