In case you thought moose spend all day lumbering through the woods, this motivated moose begs to differ.

Moose can really move through the slash — branches, bark and small wood left after a logging operation — if something spooks them or they hear a sound that is attractive.

One thing is for certain. This video by BDN contributor Allie Ladd gives a nice view of a healthy looking animal.

Julie Harris is senior outdoors editor at Bangor Daily News. She has served in many roles since joining BDN in 1979, including several editing positions. She lives in Litchfield with her husband and three...