Caribou is also the only species in the deer family where both male and female grow antlers, whereas female elk do not grow antlers. Both mammals have dense coats of fur that help them withstand ...

All gathered from northeast of Nakusp by helicopter and pickup truck, the 10 adult females have spent previous summer seasons ...

Their territories range between 20 and 60 miles. BREEDING: Caribou are polygamous creatures with males defending up to 10 females with calves. Female caribou become sexually mature at three years of ...

Are the caribou fat enough? Along with tracking births, the researchers are studying the herd’s nutrition by measuring the body fat of female caribou. After sedating an animal, the researchers ...