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The moose was reintroduced and it has brought havoc to the beaver habitat, especially in rocky. We need wolves or something to balance the moose. It has beco
by TheCondor 3y ago
The moose was reintroduced and it has brought havoc to the beaver habitat, especially in rocky. We need wolves or something to balance the moose. It has become a very different park since the moose has invaded
- DavidPastrnak 3y agoYes! However, there is some good news I'd like to add - they made some progress on the beaver habitat over the last few years here in Rocky. Still so so far to go but a small win to celebrate.
- piaste 3y agoHow did the moose damage the beaver habitat? Do they forage the same plants and outcompete the beavers at them?
- DavidPastrnak 3y agoThat is a big piece of the puzzle - overgrazing of willows. https://www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/gallery/moose/#:~:text=It%20is%20thought%20that%20their,the%20struggling%20population%20of%20beaver https://www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/gallery/moose/#:~:.... https://www.nps.gov/articles/beaver-occupancy-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/articles/beaver-occupancy-in-rocky-mount...