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November 4, 2020Caribou on the move
Each fall a quarter-million caribou come together to form the Western Arctic Caribou Herd, a group that makes an epic migration through northwest Alaska. The caribou move south from their calving grounds in the Utukok River Uplands to their winter range on the Seward Peninsula. Fall is also the time when scientists attach radio collars to members of the herd, to track their location and health, and to gain information that will help conserve the species. When spring arrives, the caribou will complete the trip again in reverse, covering a total of 2,000 miles each year, give or take.
One of the best spots to see the herd on the move is where the great masses of animals cross this river, the Kobuk, at Onion Portage. The name of the portage derives from an Inupiaq (Inuit) word meaning 'wild onions' for the many wild alliums that grow here. But the native Inuit people don't come just to forage for onions. For millennia, the caribou crossing has drawn native peoples who rely on caribou meat, a tradition that continues to this day.Quote of the day
—Izaak WaltonGood company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.Keep exploring
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The reindeer has an important economic role for all circumpolar peoples, including the Saami, the Nenets, the Khants, the Evenks, the Yukaghirs, the Chukchi and the Koryaks in Eurasia. It is believed that domestication started between the Bronze and Iron Ages. Siberian reindeer owners also use the reindeer to ride on (Siberian reindeer are larger than their Scandinavian relatives). For breeders, a single owner may own hundreds or even thousands of animals. The numbers of Russian reindeer herders have been drast…
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See more on animalcorner.orgThe caribou is well adapted to its environment. Caribous are large even toed mammals that measure 1.2 – 2.2 metres (4 – 7.25 feet) in length and stand 1.2 – 1.5 metres (4 – 5 foot at shoulder height. They can weigh between 60 – 318 kilograms (130 – 700 pounds). Their coats are short, thick and coloured brown in summer turning grey in the winter. Their rumps and chests are white and they have blunt, hair-covered muzzles and short tails. C…Caribou Facts: Animals of North America - WorldAtlas
Jan 04, 2016 · Caribou, the common name of Rangifer tarandus, is a wild species of deer. They belong to a large group of hoofed ungulate mammals in the Order Artiodactyls, which also includes pigs, hippos, camels, giraffes, antelopes, llamas, and many other terrestrial even-toed, hoofed animals.
Animal Facts: Caribou | Canadian Geographic
Apr 04, 2016 · Caribou are ungulates, which means they have cloven hooves and chew cud. The caribou has a short, stocky body that conserves heat, but its legs are long to help it move through the deep snow. Its winter coat provides insulation from the cold, and its muzzle and tail are short and covered in hair. The caribou's hooves are large and hollowed out.
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Caribou is an herbivore (plant-eater). Depending on the season, it feeds on various plants, grass and lichens. Most subspecies of caribou are migratory. They can travel up to 3000 miles each year in the search for better sources of food. Caribou is very fast animal. It can run 50 miles per hour, especially when trying to escape from the predators.
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- Appearance: Caribou have dense, chocolate-brown coats of hair with a white neck and flank (backside). They have two layers of fur to keep them extra warm (a tougher outer coat of hair as well as a soft and wooly undercoat). Their hair contains air pockets that helps to keep the animal warm and also makes them more buoyant while swimming. Male description: Male caribou (also referred to as bulls) are about 150 kg. An easy way to tell the difference between females and males is by the size of the antlers; male …
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