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Low numbers could help moose thrive

Most large mammal ecologists might shudder at an entire animal population of just 700.

When it comes to saving Adirondack moose from winter ticks, though, such a small and fragmented herd might actually be a good thing.

For years, winter ticks have threatened moose populations across the Northeast, particularly in “hot spots” like northern New Hampshire and western Maine. Some scientists are worried that climate change is drawing winter tick populations into the Adirondack Park, endangering the already elusive native moose populations.

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