Two rare white 'spirit moose' spotted together in Northern Ontario

Two snow-white moose have been spotted crossing the highway in Northern Ontario, approximately one year after video of the same two animals captured international attention in 2018.

Witness Nicole Leblanc recorded footage of what appeared to be the same two moose last October on Highway 101. The elder moose had the same dark circle on its left haunch.It's unclear exactly how many white moose live in the area, but locals occasionally spot the shy creatures in the woods or near the highway. Sightings date back to more than 40 years ago. "They're always in the same area," Burns Loyer said.Burns Loyer says it's been 10 years since she last saw a white moose. However, they tend to appear more often in October when moose are more active, she said.White moose are not albino, as they do not have red eyes. They also occasionally have some colouring on their bodies. Their unique colour is due to a recessive trait called the Armstrong White Gene Strain, according to tourism info provided by the Ontario government.