Moose need our help

by Cindy ~ June 27, 2007

In 1985, as many as 4,000 moose roamed the woods and grasslands of northwestern Minnesota.

By 2003, the number had plunged to just 237.

What caused this alarming nosedive? Scientists believe the culprit is higher temperatures sparked by global warming that have pushed these moose beyond the tipping point.

Average winter temperatures in northwestern Minnesota have climbed 12 degrees F during the past 40 years. These warmer temperatures have stressed the moose, making them less fit overall and more vulnerable to parasites. If temperatures remain high, moose–the very symbol of wilderness in Minnesota–will disappear altogether.

Often tipping the scales at nearly 1,000 pounds and standing 6 feet tall, moose are iconic in many parts of the country, and glimpsing one still thrills residents and tourists alike.

Unfortunately, moose aren’t the only animals in America being affected by global warming right now. The negative impacts on wildlife are rapidly mounting. Caribou, polar bears and many types of songbirds are just a few of the growing number of species warning us about the fate of our world …unless we confront global warming today. Will you help?

Your tax-deductible donation now will enable NWF to:

FIGHT for legislation that reduces global warming emissions by 2% per year through 2050.
MOBILIZE our one million members in support of a national energy plan that protects wildlife while improving the U.S. economy.
TRAIN volunteers across the nation to inspire Americans to take steps in their own lives to reduce global warming pollution.
Together, we can help protect wildlife–like the iconic moose–that are threatened by global warming and other threats. Please donate today.

Thanks for caring.

Sincerely,

Larry Schweiger
President & CEO

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