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Sweden’s Moose Migration Livestream Draws Global Viewers as 2025 Broadcast Expands

The annual event, which began early this year due to warmer weather, offers tranquil nature scenes and a communal viewing experience.

Overview

  • The 2025 livestream of Sweden's Great Moose Migration launched on April 15, a week early, as warmer temperatures prompted moose to begin their journey sooner than usual.
  • Produced by Sweden's national broadcaster SVT, the 24-hour broadcast spans 20 days and captures the migration of moose across the Ångerman River to their summer grazing grounds.
  • The livestream employs 26 remote cameras, seven night-vision cameras, drones, and nearly 12 miles of cable, with a control room in Umeå monitoring the feeds.
  • The event has grown from one million viewers in 2019 to nine million in 2024, with fans engaging through live chat, social media groups, and app alerts for real-time updates.
  • Experts attribute the livestream's popularity to its calming, unscripted format, which provides a serene escape and fosters a global sense of community among viewers.

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