In 1904, Newfoundland released four moose to attract hunters; their population later reached 200,000 and began reshaping the island’s forests
- Moose occur naturally in Labrador but not on the island of Newfoundland.
- More than a century ago, Newfoundland, an island in Canada, introduced just a handful of moose to its forests to create hunting opportunities and provide a reliable source of meat.
- The animals multiplied into one of the largest moose populations in North America and permanently reshape the island's forests.
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- Moose occur naturally in Labrador but not on the island of Newfoundland.
- More than a century ago, Newfoundland, an island in Canada, introduced just a handful of moose to its forests to create hunting opportunities and provide a reliable source of meat.
- The animals multiplied into one of the largest moose populations in North America and permanently reshape the island's forests.
Sources: Times of India