Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
An adult caribou inhabits Arctic tundra, subarctic forest, and mountain barrens, often moving long distances between seasonal feeding areas. It eats lichens in winter and switches to grasses, sedges, mushrooms, leaves, and aquatic plants when available. Broad hooves spread weight over snow and soft ground, and also dig through snow to reach buried forage. Both males and females grow antlers, a rare trait among deer and a key part of displays, defense, and competition.
- Type
- Horn
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- Caribou Calf
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- Caribou