Moose Shedding Antlers Caught on Ring Cam

A rare moment showing a moose shedding its antlers was caught on a Ring camera in Houston, Alaska. After the animal left, the homeowner grabbed and proudly showed them off. Moose typically shed their antlers every year after mating season. According to National Geographic, shedding the weight frees them up so they can store more for the winter. It can sometimes take hours or days for both antlers to shed. Inside Edition Digital has more.

[pwatson]

It's so cool that this rare moment was caught on camera. What is even cooler is that no moose were harmed to collect this rare trophy.

[collinscott]

Having lived in Alaska for many years and seeing moose all the time, I can confirm that it’s SUPER rare that a moose would shed its antlers at exactly the same time.

[Tyexx]

That’s incredible! Not just finding the antlers but getting it on camera while the Moose sheds them . Outstanding

[Tyexx]

Imagine the 1st time it experiences it’s antlers shedding. I bet he’s thinking “thank God they’re off”, only to be shocked through the yr as they regrow

[thefinalme]

I always thought it involved a lot more force to shed them than this! He just did a little shimmy.

[silvahawk]

I never knew this, always thought that if you have an antler decoration piece, you probably hunted one or bought it from a hunter who took from one

[BillsMafia]

The fact that the big ass moose was scared of his own antlers falling is great 😂🙌🏽

[sallybuskey]

Absolutely Amazing that both fell off at same time. And baby looks adorable!!

[MSGC]

That's incredible - amazing footage - thx for sharing

[candicane]

After I saw this story earlier on another outlet, I spent hours learning about moose and deer shedding hours and even learned about shedding velvet. I got in the YouTube rabbit hole. 😂This is not anything I would normally be interested in, but I was so intrigued.

[mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

Imagine what a strange feeling that would be to have 2 huge protruding things on your head and suddenly have them fall off! He looked startled, but then very joyful! ❤

[opaljessthegothdragon]

What a crazy Christmas present this guy got! He’s very lucky this year!

[LinhieHuynhie]

I love how the sound of his antlers dropping scared him lol

[Dee-nhqg]

Aww the moose startled himself. So adorable! It’s got weight lifted off it’s head and a new identity 😅😎

[kimt]

It's awesome to not only having both antlers but also the video!

[raisedonAMradio]

Moose popped that off like a button-up track suit!

[jimb.]

*One time I caught a moose on my Ring cam. It shed something, but it wasn't antlers. I had to use a shovel to clean it off my front yard....* 😠

[ValiantPixel]

It’s nice to watch a news story every once in a while that’s wholesome and focused on the beauty of nature as opposed to mass genocide or politics or viruses. I’ll cherish this moment.

[jillanejames]

Wow! Just learning this. Please understand, I am an all year sunny island girl who does not know much about winter and its effect on animals. This is so fascinating to me. Just wow😍

[mitchzurbrigg]

I imagine this feels the same to a moose as taking your work boots off after a 12 hour shift at the work site lol