TOI Science Desk · Science · 2026-08-15
Newfoundland introduced moose in 1878, today, the population of 11,000 is on the verge of eradicating the island's forests
Newfoundland introduced moose for food in the region more than a century ago. Today, about 110,000 of their population are reshaping the island's forests, eradicating them slowly. Newfoundland introduced moose in 1878, today, the population of 11,000 is on the verge of eradicating the island's forests
Read original on TOI Science Desk Get the app
Licensed summary · LicensedSummary
Related briefs
- Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
- In 1987, a British naturalist became the first professional warden of a remote Seychelles island; a year later 29 endangered warblers were moved there and established a new population
- Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
- Hollywood actor seeks help from vicar for series
- Cornish sardines back on menu for penguins