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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