Moose with a 30-pound “crown” was caught on video on the border of the Tula region

Moose with impressive branching horns captured a photo trap in the Kaluga Zaseki reserve, which is located on the border of Tula and Kaluga regions. Footage showed what an impressive "crown" males grow to the autumn race.

In particular, naturalists explained to Tula that by September, the horns of elk become especially massive. They are needed by males not only to intimidate rivals, but also to fight for the attention of females. The size of such a “crown” can reach one and a half meters, and the weight is 30 kilograms.

By the way, only males have horns. Every year in November-December, moose drop them, and in the spring, in April-May, they begin to grow new ones. By the size and condition of the horns, biologists can judge the health of the animal and its living conditions in the Tula region. For example, large and strong horns often indicate good nutrition and the absence of serious health problems.

Earlier, “MK in Tula” told who should compensate for damage to nature, if the car hits the moose on the road. Responsibility for the collision is borne by the driver who drove the vehicle. Payment of compensation to road services will not work. The amount of damage is calculated according to established standards, taking into account the type of animal killed and the circumstances of the incident.