Baby Moose on the Loose Takes the Best Nap in Woman's Dreamy Backyard
It's baby season, which means there's a chance you might stumble upon any number of baby animals out in nature. From a nest full of bunnies or a fawn to a moose calf, it's time to start being really careful where and when you walk, drive and cut your grass.
One woman has a decent amount of land, and the area she's in is really cool! It's not uncommon for her to see wild animals like deer and turkeys... Except this time, she actually spotted a baby moose! He was taking a nap in her yard, and Mama was supervising nearby:
@_danitompkins not a care in the world #alaska#moose#babyanimal#socute#nature
Little Sparrow - Paul Alan Morris
Dani Tompkins lives in Alaska, and as several of the comments pointed out, this grass looks extremely comfortable. You can tell that she really takes care of her yard, and it's not just the humans who can appreciate the lush grass. Clearly, the wildlife like it, too!
This video is equal parts amazing and terrifying: it's awesome to see a baby moose rolling around in your yard. However, if you look closely at the bottom right of the video, you can see his mama's nose. That is not someone anyone wants to mess with. Mama moose are extremely dangerous because of how protective they are.
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Dani knows how to handle animals, and they seem to be drawn to her! When she was in Ireland recently, a lonely donkey came right up to her to say hello! This says a lot about someone:
@_danitompkins i'm in love with him #ireland#travel#donkey#wildlife#socute
The Bug Collector - BEN SCOTT
If it were me, I would have a pet donkey and two pet moose. Dani has better self-control than I do, though, which is probably why animals flock to her!
What to Do If You Find a Baby Moose
Finding a baby moose, especially if they're in your yard or in another patch of grass somewhere, is not like finding puppies or kittens. Puppies and kittens need help right away, but in almost all cases, a baby moose does not need to be touched. Usually, their mama left them there.
Moose will often leave their calves in safe places in the morning. From there, they'll go out to forage, and later in the day, they'll come back to collect their baby. They typically don't go very far away from the stash spot, either: they're closer than you think. If you spot a moose calf alone, you should:
- Take note of the surroundings/whether they're in a safe spot.
- Check to see if they're bleeding (from afar).
- If they're not bleeding and they're in a safe spot, make note of the time you saw them.
- If you go back later/the next day and they're not there, it's safe to assume they're fine.
You never, ever want to approach a moose calf on your own. You might not see Mama right away, but odds are, she saw you, and you could find yourself in a world of trouble. Luckily, everyone in this video was totally safe!
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM.