Thursday, April 12, 2007

Moose taste test road salt


Sweden's road administration wants moose opinion before deciding which road salt to switch to.

A series of studies in Sweden, Finland and Canada reveal that wildlife are drawn to roads in order to try and lick road salt. Swedish road authorities will now try to choose a salt that does not tempt animals to risk heavy traffic, as well as use a type that is more environmentally friendly.

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