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Massachusetts wildlife venturing into backyards in search of water
8/31/2022 12:30:39 AM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Massachusetts
Middlesex County, MA
North Reading, MA

Start Date: 8/29/2022 -  
Extreme drought has left Massachusetts wildlife searching for water nearer to people's homes and noticing the swimming pools. Moose, in particular, have been reported at the edge of pools. Moose and deer have been grazing on residential plants. Because drought reduced the berry crop, bears have been searching for food in residential areas and helping themselves to bird feeders and chicken coops. Adding to challenges that farmers have faced this summer, wildlife have eaten some of the crops. Lowell Sun (Mass.), Aug. 29, 2022
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