To prevent extinction and protect habitat, the United States has begun building wildlife corridors around major roads and cities.Moose discovery is the latest sign that these efforts seem to be paying off
life
February 7, 2023
Moose are known to live in the northern United States, but until recently they had not been found in southwestern Washington. Design Pics Inc / Alamy Stock Photo
In the twilight of winter, a wildlife trail camera in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park captured an astonishing sight. Squinting, curious viewers could almost identify the critters roaming in the snow. “Is that a moose?” the park’s social media accounts asked incredulously.
The December 8 sighting was the first recorded elk in southwestern Washington. It came just a few months after the State Department…
