Moose declining in Minnesota's northwoods, among their few strongholds

Minneapolis (Red) Star Tribune ^ | Sept 28,2009 | By STEVE KARNOWSKI , Associated Press

[Terriergal]

Moose declining in Minnesota's northwoods, among their few strongholds in lower 48 states

Researchers say such sightings of moose, an icon in Minnesota's northwoods, are likely to become more rare. A special advisory committee warned last month that climate change threatens moose.

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Minnesota has an estimated 7,600 moose, nearly all in the forests of northeastern Minnesota, where plentiful swamps, lakes and streams provide good habitat. Yet they're beleaguered by increasingly warm weather and parasites such as brainworms, ticks and liver flukes.

"Almost without exception all of the indicators are that the population is declining," said Mark Lenarz, a moose expert with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Researchers said they weren't sure why the animal is struggling more in Minnesota than elsewhere and more study is needed.

[Terriergal]

"A special advisory committee warned last month that climate change threatens moose."

"Researchers said they weren't sure why the animal is struggling more in Minnesota than elsewhere and more study is needed."

Hmmm. what's wrong with this picture?

Another thing they didn't mention is Michigan's moose population, as if they don't exist.

[Dumpster Baby]

Welp, time to invade Canada and gets us some more!

[DManA]

Yet they're beleaguered by increasingly warm weather

Among the coolest summers on record up here.

[rasl04]

You wouldn't know it yesterday at Chalstrom’s near Duluth. Quite a few moose being registered when I was there to buy fish bait

[Terriergal]

yeah to feed the wolves and cougars and bears we’re seeing more and more of!

[ClearCase_guy]

climate change threatens moose.

Have they seen any? Climate change, that is ...

[Terriergal]

shhh! Don’t mention those annoying details!

[tet68]

Brainworms, I hate it when that happens.
I have found a good dose of Limbaugh or Beck
clears them right out.
I suppose it’s from inadvertently coming
in contact with liberals...

[Terriergal]

yeah it’s COLDER! SO you would think Canada would be seeing an even sharper decline wouldn’t you?

[Terriergal]

lol

[Free State Four]

Maybe some Moose porn would help them to get “in the mood” to make more moose.

[lmarie373]

it’s all Al frankens fault :D

[Verginius Rufus]

There was a recent moose sighting in Frostbite Falls, Minnesota.

[moose2004]

“Minnesota has an estimated 7,600 moose, nearly all in the forests of northeastern Minnesota, where plentiful swamps, lakes and streams provide good habitat.”

I have cousins there. (weak attempt at humor)

Moose2004

[randog]

If the climate is affecting the moose (meese?) then perhaps they’re migrating. It’s a bit bold to say they’re just dying off. Someone ought to tell them that they’re strictly Minnesota Moose and not allowed to cross the border.

[justlurking]

A moose once bit my sister.

[Sacajaweau]

No, your sister said “goose”....

[Joe 6-pack]

The polar bears must be moving south.

[wireman]

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...

[steelyourfaith]

 

Beam me to Planet Gore !