Residents along the Kenilworth Highway near Big Sandy got an unexpected surprise this week when a moose ambled across the two-lane highway, taking its time in true Montana fashion. Drivers slowed to watch as the towering animal strolled across the wide-open prairie, seemingly in no hurry to yield the road.
While moose are most often associated with Montana’s rugged mountain ranges, sightings on the prairie are not unheard of. In recent years, wildlife experts have observed moose expanding their range across the state, sometimes venturing into farmland and open country in search of food, water,...
