Yes, you read that right.
In Jasper, an alpine city in the Canadian province of Alberta, authorities have put up signs advising motorists to lick their mouths with salt, the moose of which is dripping from their cars.
“They’re obsessed with salt, it’s one of the things they need for minerals in their bodies,” Jasper National Park spokesman Steve Young told CNN. “They usually get it from the park’s salt ponds, but now they realize they can also get salt on the road that gets loose in the car.”
In Jasper National Park, where people park on the side of the road in hopes of catching a glimpse of moose, renting animals near your car is a really serious risk.
By allowing moose to lick salt from your car, they will get in the habit of being around the car. It poses a risk to both animals and drivers who may accidentally crash into them.
“Moose and cars aren’t a great combination. If you hit Moose with your car, you’re kicking his foot and he’s going through your windshield,” Young said.
He added that the best way to prevent moose from approaching your car is to keep running when you get close to them.
Another important warning Young and other officers emphasize is the importance of staying inside your car and avoiding any interaction with wildlife, including moose.
While other animals usually run away when humans approach, the moose will stand on their ground and charge if they feel threatened.
“We’re seeing more rats right now. The wolf population is declining, which means there are fewer predators and as a result the moose population is increasing.” “It also means that people need to be respected and given a place.”
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