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Milder winters, more parasites: Are moose at risk from winter ticks?

As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This tick, now more prevalent due to milder environmental conditions, is severely ...
University of Wyoming

UW’s Biodiversity Institute Helps Coordinate Winter Moose Day Weekend Feb. 7-8

This moose was spotted along the Middle Crow route in Pole Mountain during the 2025 Winter Moose Day weekend. The 2026 Winter Moose Day weekend, coordinated, in part, by the University of Wyoming’s ...
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Could balsam fir oil combat winter ticks devastating Michigan’s moose?

HOUGHTON, Mich. – A Michigan college student believes an extract from balsam fir trees could offer a new, environmentally friendly way to combat the winter ticks that have plagued moose in the Upper ...
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Moose Behaviors Canadians Should Know Before Winter

Moose become more active and unpredictable as winter approaches, and understanding their behaviour can help people stay safer during this seasonal shift. Shorter days, snow cover, and changing food ...