Albino Moose or Moose Ghosts
Monday, February 18. 2008
My Grandma sent me the following e-mail message today:
Not one, but two ! Truly amazing ! These animals were photographed just north of the Wisconsin border on a highway near Marenisco , MI . The odds of seeing an albino moose are astronomical and to see this in the upper peninsula of Michigan, near Wisconsin, is even greater than astronomical. To see two of them together is nearly impossible. We wanted to share these photos with as many people as possible because you will probably never have a chance to see this rare sight again. This is a really special treat, so enjoy the shot of a life time.
Like the e-mail stated, the chances of this occurring is nearly impossible. It is so impossible that I have an alternative theory.
Those are not albino, they are ghosts of moose that were creamed by a trucker. They came back to haunt the roads and jump in front of their arch enemy, the Big Rig. Once they have caused the last tractor truck to swerve off the road thus making these asphalt crossings safe for their four hoofed brethren, they will transcend to their heavenly rest.
Not only do truckers have have to watch out, but there are rumors of Freddy Cougar, Big Hoof, Frankenswan, Drakeula, The Wicked Wren of the West, Dr. Jackal and Mr. Hyena, Cowsper the Ghost, and Hannibal Leopard. So be careful when looking at your local wild life, that cute little bunny rabbit may actually be a blood thirsty mummy rabbit.