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Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread

A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact of 13 tons of ...
The Scientist

New Blood Test Spots Deadly Brain Worms in Moose and Elk

A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact of 13 tons of ...
The Aspen Times

How to recycle antlers that deer, elk and moose shed

Antlers are one of the most extravagant additions to an animal. The male ungulates (hoofed animals) that roam these lands use much of their energy to grow these appendages to help up their game in ...
KHQ

Idaho Fish and Game to deploy GPS collars on elk and moose calves for habitat and survival study

IDAHO — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will deploy GPS collars to study elk and moose calves, focusing on their habitats and survivability. According to the department, data from collars placed ...