Moose on the roadway are often difficult to see because:

Question

Moose on the roadway are often difficult to see, both because they have dark fur and because their eyes are higher than most vehicles' headlights. Unlike animals with eyes closer to the height of headlights, a moose's eyes will not reflect the light of headlights when a vehicle is approaching.

Accepted Answer

A moose’s eyes are above headlight level, so the light from the headlight isn’t reflected in their eyes.

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Most operators aren’t looking for moose.

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A moose has light-colored fur.

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A moose often blends in with the background.