In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populations

More than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose populations, permanently reshaping the island's forests. With abundant food and few natural predators, their numbers grew rapidly, leading to widespread ecological changes. As the population exceeded the habitat's carrying capacity, authorities introduced hunting quotas to curb overpopulation and protect the ecosystem.