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Why are moose populations declining?

Rolf Peterson outside Bangsund Cabin on Isle Royale.
Mark Brush
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Michigan Radio
Rolf Peterson on Isle Royale.

All across North America, something is happening to the moose.

From British Columbia to New Hampshire, moose populations are thinning out, and no one has been able to point to a good, clear reason why.

For the status of moose here in Michigan, we turned to Rolf Peterson, Professor at Michigan Technological University. He joined us from Houghton.

*Listen to the interview above.

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