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Minnesota moose embarks on great adventure, wins the hearts of thousands

Source: Bernie Stang via AP

A Minnesota moose has attracted a huge following on social media after residents started to track his travels across the state.

The majestic moose, nicknamed ‘Rutt’ after a moose in the Disney movie Brother Bear, has been tracked by doting fans for weeks after roaming around Southern Minnesota, an area where moose rarely venture into.

The moose, very far south for the species, to Minnesota in October before making its way up the state north.

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