Apparently, Deer Are Killing Moose in New York—Here's How

Apparently, Deer Are Killing Moose in New York—Here's How

The moose population in New York State can’t seem to outgrow the 600-800 range, and wildlife researchers probably didn’t suspect deer. But a new research study suggests otherwise. In a way, the Adirondacks’ deer are “killing” the Adirondacks’ moose—not by hunting them, of course, but by spreading a deadly parasite that moose can’t seem to handle. [RELATED: PhD Student Finds Rare Purple Creature on California Shore] According to the Cornell Unive…