In a battle against winter ticks that prey on moose, the B.C. The hair loss is one of the side effects of a tick infestation, according to wildlife veterinarian Helen Schwantje. In some cases, a single moose can play an unwitting host to tens of thousands of ticks. The extent of hair loss on a moose is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present and can be easily recorded from a distance. (Serge Simoneau/Linda Brochu)While the ticks can cause blood loss and even anemia in some animals, the hair loss itself can be dangerous.

Source: CBC News January 09, 2019 22:41 UTC