A woman has cared for this moose since he was a baby in a wildlife park. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center cares for a wide variety of animals who have been injured or orphaned.
That includes many species native to the area, like bears, bald eagles, elk, deer, coyotes, reindeers, bison, foxes, porcupines, and of course, moose.
This specific set of circumstances have allowed the woman and her moose to bond in a way reminiscent of humans and their pet dogs. The footage showcasing their relationship is amazing to watch.
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Their story was captured by Vic Van Ballenberghe, a moose biologist, for the Alaskan Moose: A Journey With Giants documentary. Unfortunately, he passed away at age 78 on September 22, 2022, but his extensive research on the species outlives him.
At first, he was a biologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Fairbanks. But when he visited Denali National Park in 1980, he began to study moose in close proximity.
He officially retired in 2000 but he continued his research backed by the National Park Service, who gave him access to moose in restricted areas.