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It is possible, but of course this depends on the size, age and sex of the moose and the bear, and the species of the bear. A bull moose has strong, large antlers and long sharp hooves (cows only have their hooves to defend themselves with) that could do serious damage to the bear. Most bears, no matter the species, won't mess with an animal that can fight back, especially a moose. However, a bear like a large grizzly or Alaskan brown bear might be able to injure a moose if it was really angry, or large and fearless enough to put up a good fight against such a raging herbivore. A bear would have to claw and bite it's way out of a fight with a moose, but Lord help them if that moose is an angry bull on the rut with those powerful antlers. But as far as a moose being able to kill a bear, such cases may be rare because often either party would wish to run away to save themselves rather than getting killed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoPossibly. Those sharp hooves can deliver quite the lacerations to a marauding and threatening predator like a bear, and some lacerations may be enough to kill, especially if they strike a large vein or artery that would make a bear bleed to death. However, cow moose don't go out of their way to actively kill black bears, they only do so by chance because the only thing on their minds is to either defend their calves or to get the threat out of the area as soon and fast as possible by any means. Cow moose are very dangerous when protecting their calves from any predator, including black bears.
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∙ 12y agoIt's not likely that a cow moose is able to kill a grizzly bear. She would do more injury to a bear than kill it, more from the slashes with her hooves than anything else. She won't be using her head or anything else, just her hooves to strike out with. Since moose are herbivores and prey animals, they would rather take flight over fight, and if cornered do anything they can to get away or defend itself against a large imposing predator like a grizzly bear.
In the act to defend herself, either in a very fearful or panicked (or both) state, a cow moose, however, may kill a grizzly with her hooves, but it's never on purpose. Most moose (except bulls during rutting season) will not go about its business to actively kill other animals. The most likely way that a cow moose could kill a grizzly is if her hooves catches the bear in the neck and severs the jugular vein with her sharp hooves. A bear would die from its injuries if she broke its jaw or nose, making it very painful for it to eat. If a bear can't eat, it starves to death.
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∙ 12y agoA brown bear could kill a cow moose, but not really a bull moose.
If a large brown bear happened to attack a bull moose on the rut, the large brown bear would get itself mauled by the rutting bull moose. The large brown bear would be able to injure a rutting bull moose if it was very angry.
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∙ 12y agoYes, a bull moose could kill a grizzly bear. Bull moose on rut can kill anything that gets in its way, even a grizzly bear that is about to attack it in a manner than is very devastating. They have huge antlers that are sharper than daggers, and can be big enough to kill a grizzly bear in a single hit or two. Rutting bull moose have powerful hooves, a weight advantage, and those two huge antlers that are very strong, with an aggression in fight down attacking predators. Bull moose can stand a chance against a grizzly bear as long as the bull moose is on the rut, and is about to attack the grizzly bear. However, a grizzly bear is strong enough to injure a bull moose on the head by swiping its head with those large claws/teeth and a adequate weight strength of attacking. The bull moose would already hit the grizzly bear with its antlers, before the grizzly bear attempted to grab on the bull moose's head side to bite its throat. A bull moose can kill a black bear, a grizzly bear, a brown bear, but not really a polar bear.
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∙ 12y agoNo. A black bear may try to kill a moose calf if it wondered off by itself, but it would never dare to take on and kill a full grown adult, unless it is too weak or wounded to defend itself.
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∙ 13y agoYes it sneaks up on the moose and bites it.
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∙ 12y agoYes. A grizzly bear or a brown bear can even kill and eat an adult bull moose alone, only if the bull moose is not on the rut.
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What does a black bears use to defend itself against predators?
it uses its claws and teeth mostly. I'm not quite sure, so ask a bear expertise
How does a grizzly bear defend itself from danger?
With its claws, teeth, and massive size.
Can a walrus eat or attack a polar bear in Canada?
Walrus' don't eat Polar Bears, but Polar Bears do eat Walrus'. A Walrus can defend itself with its tusks, but it is not very effective against a hungry Bear.
How is brians experience with the moose the opposite of what he experienced with the bear and the wolf in the book hatchet?
Brian's experience with the moose in "Hatchet" is peaceful and ends without any confrontation, in contrast to the bear and wolf encounters where he faced danger and had to defend himself. The moose encounter showcases Brian's growing knowledge of the wilderness and his ability to navigate situations without resorting to violence.
Who would win grizzly or moose?
The polar bear might have a chance to win because it can tear up the moose. With its strength and size advantage, a polar bear could break a moose's head with one swipe of its claws and a shatter of its horns with paws too. However, a moose would often run off from the polar bear unless if it got cornered. If that happens, the moose would try to kill the polar bear with its antlers, but the polar bear would kill it first.Probably the polar bear because when the moose tries hitting it with antlers, the polar bear would swipe its head to death.Another AnswerThe polar bear would most likely win this fight. A moose has those antlers that are strong enough to knock down a lion or a black bear with them if contacted at them. But a polar bear has those strengths and power with its claws to blow down the moose's head before the moose had a good chance to gore the polar bear to death. However, a polar bear can even kill and take down a musk ox without getting badly injured because a polar bear's size plus strength is good enough to kill such animals. A grizzly bear might also have a chance to kill a moose because the grizzly bear has been known to attack adult bull moose and kill them with their strength of claws. If a polar bear fight a moose, the polar bear would end up having a good prey to eat.
Can a kodiak bear kill a moose?
Yes, if the kodiak bear avoided the moose's hooves and antlers (if it is a bull moose). Even a grizzly bear or an alaskan brown bear could kill a bull moose, but not when it is on the rut.
Why would a grizzly bear win a fight against a lion?
Grizzly bears have larger claws, larger jaws with sharper teeth, and a lot bigger size with more strength. A grizzly bear is a better fighter and can kill defend itself from a lion easily.
Who would win liger or bear?
Bear. Ligers are too tame and domesticated to know how to properly defend themselves against a more wilder predator like a bear.
What is the polar bears' defence against its predators?
It doesn't have any predators and is the second largest bear on the planet. It is similar to asking how does a lion or an Orca defend itself: By killing and eating whatever was dumb enough to attack it!
What are predators of moose?
Main predators of moose are grizzly bears, wolves, humans, and black bears.Grizzly bears-Grizzly bears often hunt both bull and cow moose in many cases. They do sometimes kill and feed on adult moose, but researches have shown that adult moose are also quite dangerous and strong even for a fully-grown big male brown bear to prey on.Wolves- Wolves do prey on adult moose occasionally when the moose is not very active or on the rut. A pack of wolves could kill an adult moose if they are lucky and smart and experienced, but some of the members could be very injured in most cases. Adult moose would usually pause the wolf pack and think more than twice. Young moose are more of a prey to a pack of wolves, but that is only when their is no cow moose to defend it.Humans- Humans have killed many moose for the past centuries in Northern America. Today, many moose can be near endangering if poaching or illegal hunting has not been stopped. We need to save moose population as well.Black bears- Black bears will actually attack anything that hinders them or comes to their territories, but usually not when they see a very big animal like an adult moose. Since a fully-grown adult moose can defend itself from a grizzly bear, then a black bear would definitely not try to hunt down the moose in most cases. Black bears do prey on the young ones that wander off away from the cow moose.
How does a black bear defend itself against predators?
The bear probably would fight with its paws and would try to attack it but if it was bigger than it it might fight the animal or animals until they bleed
What bear can kill a bull moose?
No bear would dare mess with, let alone kill a bull moose on the rut.
