Moose: Life of a Twig Eater | Preview
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
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
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?
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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