Researchers say the NY Moose population has been stunted due to interaction with Adirondack deer.
New York’s moose population has failed to grow beyond 600 to 800 while moose numbers in other states are much higher. Now, researchers say they may know why. A new study published in Ecology Letters blames deer in the Adirondacks for spreading deadly parasites to moose. Two types of parasites that often use deer as hosts, but rarely lead to illness in them, can be fatal in moose. The study suggests the best option to curb parasites is to reduce the Adirondack deer population. Researchers said that’s because controlling the parasites may not be possible.
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