Meaning of spirit moose | Babel Free

Definitions

A moose having white or cream coloured fur, which is a result of a genetic variation and not caused by albinism.

Examples

“But the big moose story here this year is that a number of white moose have been shot this season. My first thought was that it was an albino situation, but apparently not. According to biologists with the Ministry of Natural Resources, there is a recessive colouration that produces white moose with blue eyes. The attention they've received this year has produced instant (just-add-media) "native legends" about "spirit moose" and caused environmentalists to jump up and down screaming for their protection as a rare sub-species.”

“Chasing spirit moose is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, instead of church. I don't mean to kill him, but to see through binoculars...”

“Chief Bob was able to share the significance of the spirit moose with me and some of the ways in which our business and the hunters could help to bring peaceful closure.”

“Over the weekend, a couple in northern Ontario witnessed the phenomenon of the incredibly rare spirit moose.”

“A northern Ontario couple was treated to a rare sighting of not one but two white 'spirit moose,' and they managed to capture the magical experience on camera.”

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