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 Iowa's Wandering MooseDied 1989, 1994 - Battle Creek, Iowa Iowa is a state of soybean fields, not seven-foot herbivores. When a wandering moose appeared here in 1989 it created an immediate statewide sensation, quickly capturing the attention of the national media and the hearts of millions. Imagine our surprise, then, when we asked about the moose's whereabouts and were told, "You want the one that got shot or the one that got hit by a truck?" Apparently, neither Wandering Moose lived long enough to enjoy its fame. The first, more famous moose, was shot dead by a poacher while it was sleeping. It was carved into Thanksgiving steaks for 25 homeless families and its stuffed head wound up in Battle Creek, in the Battle Hill Museum of Natural History. Battle Hill Museum of Natural History: Address: 231 Ida St, Battle Creek, IA [Show Map] Directions: On the east edge of town, at the intersection of Hwy 175/1st St. and Hwy L-51/Chestnut St., on the north side. Hours: 1st Sun 1 - 5 pm, or by appt. (Call to verify) Phone: 712-365-4414 |
Alongside Moose #1 is the skull of Moose #2. This one didn't even last long
enough to create a media buzz; it was hit by a 30-ton semi traveling at 65 mph.
The Museum originally wanted to mount the skeleton, but quickly realized that
there wasn't a lot left to work with. So they settled for the skull.
