In 1904, Newfoundland released four moose to attract hunters; their population later reached 200,000 and began reshaping the island’s forests
Moose occur naturally in Labrador but not on the island of Newfoundland. More than a century ago, Newfoundland, an island in Canada, introduced just a handful of moose to its forests to create hunting opportunities and provide a reliable source of meat. The animals multiplied into one of the largest moose populations in North America…
