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Maine is home to the largest moose population in the lower 48 states. But in one of the moosiest corners of the state, nearly 90% of the calves tracked by biologists last winter didn’t survive their first year. And the culprit? A tiny critter that is thriving in parts of Maine as the climate warms: Winter ticks.
This video was a finalist in the 2022 Public Media Awards.
Credits
Esta Pratt-Kielley videographer, video editor, producer
Kevin Miller reporter, audio producer