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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 become a very different park since the moose has invaded

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Yes! 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.

How did the moose damage the beaver habitat? Do they forage the same plants and outcompete the beavers at them?

That is a big piece of the puzzle - overgrazing of willows.

https://www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/gallery/moose/#:~:....

https://www.nps.gov/articles/beaver-occupancy-in-rocky-mount...

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