Caribou

Caribou is the only species of deer in which both males and females have antlers. In the summer, caribou herds consist mainly of females and juveniles. In the fall, they are joined by the more solitary adult males who compete with rival males to gather groups of females in preparation for mating.

Key Facts

Scientific name : Rangifer tarandus

Size : 1.8-2.1 m long

Habitat : Tundra

Distribution : Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, northern Europe, Russia

Reproduction : Female produces one or two offspring, which are able to run within a few hours of birth; gestation period 33-35 weeks

Diet : Grasses, sedges, lichens

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