An unlikely friendship formed in the Alaskan wilderness has taken the internet by storm, leaving viewers speechless. It's not every day you see people getting up close and personal with . In fact, the people to stand at least 25 yards from wildlife and 100 yards from larger animals, since they are unpredictable and dangerous.
However, has developed a special relationship with moose living near his Alaskan home that has been highlighted on the Instagram account. While all the videos he posted feature the incredible shared moments with these giant animals, one stood out to viewers. Completely unafraid, Dan and his cat Plumps sat in the snow next to Tonka the wild in an April 21 video.
Plumps plopped down on Dan's lap, contently watching as Tonka snacked. The picture-perfect moment is almost too hard to believe, but this isn't the first time the has interacted with the wild, free-roaming moose that come to visit. Plumps is completely fearless, greeting them with nose boops and a relaxed posture.
While it looks like he easily befriended these animals, he advised in the video's caption: "Please never approach a moose in the wild for they can be extremely dangerous." The more people in the state are injured by moose than bears each year despite moose being generally perceived as less dangerous. While not normally aggressive, moose can be egged on when harassed by people, dogs and traffic.
They also could become aggressive when hungry and tired. In a comment on a separate video, Dan.
