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Moose are native to Colorado, study shows

Moose are native to Colorado, study shows
Phys.org Tuesday 23 June 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read
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The modern Colorado moose is often considered just that: modern—brought to the state by wildlife officials in the late 1970s, preceded by very occasional reports of moose sightings in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The modern Colorado moose is often considered just that: modern—brought to the state by wildlife officials in the late 1970s, preceded by very occasional reports of moose sightings in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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