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Maine Wildlife Park moose, Byron, dies at 13

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Byron, a 12-year-old moose, looks on cautiously before deciding to snack on brow on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the park in Gray. Byron has spent his entire life at the park since being found alone in the wild as a baby. He is one of Barrett’s favorite animals to care for, in addition to Tux the skunk. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Byron, a then-12-year-old moose, looks cautiously before deciding to snack on browse Tuesday at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. Byron has spent his life at the park since being found alone in the wild as a baby. He is one of Assistant Superintendent Ben Barrett’s favorite animals to care for, in addition to Tux the skunk. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/43443772_20260414_MaineWildlifeParkPrepSAP-6.jpg?w=780" /> The 'beloved resident moose' died over the weekend of natural causes, the park announced this week.