Specter Moose
Overview
Land Animal
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Abnormally large white moose in Maine forests, particularly around Moosehead Lake. Described as pure white or pale gray, standing taller than normal moose (which can reach 7 feet at shoulder). Some accounts describe it as ghost-like, appearing and disappearing mysteriously.
Behavior
Solitary, appears and disappears mysteriously, elusive
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Maine, USA
Maine, USA
Habitat:
Maine forests, particularly Moosehead Lake region
Maine forests, particularly Moosehead Lake region
Characteristics
Size:
8-9 feet tall at shoulder, larger than normal moose
8-9 feet tall at shoulder, larger than normal moose
Historical Context
First Reported:
Early 1900s
Early 1900s
Folklore Origins:
Maine logging camp stories and hunter reports
Maine logging camp stories and hunter reports
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