Why Do Moose Enjoy Licking Cars?
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Winter brings icy road conditions and a surprise treat for moose.
A mineral lick (also known as a salt lick) is a place where animals can go to lick essential mineral nutrients from a deposit of salts and other minerals. When there isn't a natural lick nearby, moose make due with the closest salty object.
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Why Do Moose Enjoy Licking Cars?
Clip: Season 34 Episode 10 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
A mineral lick (also known as a salt lick) is a place where animals can go to lick essential mineral nutrients from a deposit of salts and other minerals. When there isn't a natural lick nearby, moose make due with the closest salty object.
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