Moose can be more dangerous than bears in certain situations, especially to humans, due to a few key reasons:

1. Aggressiveness: Moose, unlike bears, which generally avoid humans if possible, can be highly unpredictable and very aggressive when they feel threatened, cornered, or surprised. Moose attacks are often provoked when people get too close, especially during mating season, when a mother is protecting her calf, or when they’re injured.
2. Size and Strength: Moose are the largest member of the deer family and can weigh up to 1,500 pounds, stand 6 feet tall at the shoulder, and have a wingspan of up to 6 feet across their antlers. Their sheer size and power enable them to inflict severe injuries with kicks or antler thrusts. Moose attacks can result in serious injury or death to humans and pets.
3. Speed and Mobility: Despite their size, moose are surprisingly agile and can run up to 35 miles per hour over short distances. This means they can quickly close the gap between themselves and a perceived threat, making it difficult for humans to evade them.
4. Unexpectedness: Moose attacks can happen suddenly, as they don’t necessarily show obvious signs of agitation before charging, unlike bears that may exhibit warning behaviors like growling, snarling, or mock charges.

Bears, on the other hand, while capable of inflicting severe injuries, often display clear warning signs before attacking humans. Moreover, bear attacks are usually more avoidable because people can learn how to behave appropriately in bear country and carry bear spray as a deterrent. With moose, there’s often less time to react or defuse a tense situation, making them potentially more dangerous in accidental encounters.