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Deer Parasites Threaten New York's Moose Population

7/19/2025

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New York's moose population, currently between 600-800, is struggling to thrive as deer spread harmful parasites. Cornell researchers found that brain worms and flatworms inflict severe neurological and liver damage on moose. This alarming revelation shows that deer are undermining moose health, not through direct rivalry, but by acting as carriers of these devastating parasites.

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New York's moose population, currently between 600-800, is struggling to thrive as deer spread harmful parasites. Cornell researchers found that brain worms and flatworms inflict severe neurological and liver damage on moose. This alarming revelation shows that deer are undermining moose health, not through direct rivalry, but by acting as carriers of these devastating parasites.