In 1904, Newfoundland released just 4 moose onto the island after an earlier introduction. 122 years later, their descendants number about 110,000 and have become powerful drivers of change across the island's forests

Moose impact on Newfoundland forests : In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose onto the island, hoping to create a dependable source of meat. More than a century later, their descendants number about 110,000, and the animals have become a major force shaping the island's forests.

The first moose were introduced to Newfoundland in 1878. Four more were released in 1904, helping establish a population that eventually spread across much of the island.