Nature

Moose: Life of a Twig Eater

There is a growing problem in North America affecting moose. Whether they make their home in the Canadian Rockies or in Minnesota, moose populations are declining at a rapid rate. One reason is that many of the newborn calves are not surviving their first year. In order to find out why, one intrepid cameraman spends a year documenting the life of a moose calf and its mother.

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In North America, moose populations are declining. One reason is that many of the newborn calves are not surviving their first year. In order to find out why, an intrepid cameraman spends a year documenting the life of a moose calf and its mother to understand what it takes to survive.

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  • Brain Parasite Turns Moose Into Zombies : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brain Parasite Turns Moose Into Zombies

    S34 E10 - 2m 21s

    Moose populations have declined in recent years and scientists still aren't sure of the cause. A brain parasite, normally found in white-tailed deer, may be partially to blame.

  • Adorable Baby Moose Learns to Swim : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Adorable Baby Moose Learns to Swim

    S34 E10 - 56s

    Young moose must learn to swim, so that they can feast on pond weed and other aquatic plants. These plants are the main source of sodium for moose and only available for a short time during the summer months.

  • Why Do Moose Enjoy Licking Cars? : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Do Moose Enjoy Licking Cars?

    S34 E10 - 1m 3s

    A mineral lick (also known as a salt lick) is a place where animals can go to lick essential mineral nutrients from a deposit of salts and other minerals. When there isn't a natural lick nearby, moose make due with the closest salty object.

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