Vulnerable
Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
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About
Caribou, also known as reindeer in Europe, are large deer with distinctive antlers. They are well adapted to cold environments and are known for their long migrations.
Habitat
Tundra and boreal forests of North America, Europe, and Asia
Diet
Herbivorous - lichens, grasses, and shrubs
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Fun Facts
- Caribou are the only deer species where both males and females grow antlers.
- They can migrate up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) each year.
- Caribou have large, concave hooves that act like snowshoes in winter.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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