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General information on species Rangifer tarandus
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General information on species Rangifer tarandus
Caribou, an Endangered Species
Extensive information on the species
Reindeer - information from Owners & Breeders Association, Inc.
Short information on the species and herding/breeding specific information.
Caribou in the Arctic Refuge - Annual Cycle
This discussion focuses on the Porcupine Herd, but basic features of the ecology and annual cycle of events are similar for both Porcupine and West Arctic Herd which is also discussed.
Caribou
Excellent site with detailed information on caribou. General and specific info on caribou including distribution, population and many other facts.
Rangifer tarandus species information
Comprehensive information on Caribou.
Caribou, Reindeer
Brief guide to caribou and reindeer.
Caribou Questions and Answers - Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board
Experts answer questions about caribou.
Reindeer - ZooClub.ru, Russia
Extensive information about Reindeer in Russian. Includes general information on the species, and Russia climate-specific details.
Information about Reindeer - Leningrad Zoo, St. Petersburg, Russia
Being vulnerable to changes in climate and diet, reindeer seldom live in captivity for long. At our zoo we succeeded to solve most of these problems and now we have a small herd of reindeer.
Rangifer taxononic information
Compilation of taxonomic categories that pertain to Rangifer. Gives a good idea about the multitude of types of Rangifer that exist today.
Caribou/Reindeer - Smithsonian Institution
Information about the species with some interesting facts about the animals.
Conversations about Caribou - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
A good source of information on caribou - 30 commonly asked questions about caribou answered by professional Refuge wildlife biologists.
Caribou - Canadian Wildlife Servie, Environment Canada
A very good article on caribou in Canada. General description of the species and specific types of the animal; annual cycle of barren-ground caribou; brief account of conservation efforts.
Caribou - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Comprehensive guide to caribou with main sections giving general description, life history, behavior, population dynamics. Some specific facts about caribou in Alaska.
Caribou Concerns Cross Canada - Parks Canada, Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology
Good article which explains the three types of caribou inhabiting Canada: Woodland, Barren-ground, Peary.
The difference between reindeer and caribou - Taiga.net
Good article on distinction between reindeer and caribou.
Notes on a Holiday Deer: Distinction between reindeer and caribou - Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Differences between reindeer and caribou.
Reindeer/Caribou - Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
A good information sheet which includes description of the species, their evolution and range, life history, ecological concerns, and management. Also included is a good article on specifics of reindeer in Eurasia.
Caribou - Bowhunting Canada
This site has general information on caribou as species with such sections as distribution, appearance, life history, food habits, antlers.
Caribou Fun Facts - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Interesting facts and statistics about caribou in general and caribou population in Alaska.
Caribou/Reindeer - Central Valley Christian School
Although this site is built around the theme of Christmas, the page on reindeer gives good scientific information on major aspects of reindeer life.
Caribou - Canada's Digital Collections, Government of Canada
A brief information sheet, includes descrirption, distribution of caribou in Canada. Scroll down to see the maps of seasonal distribution of caribou.
Encyclopedia article on Caribou - Infoplease.com Encyclopedia
A good place to start your acquaintance with Caribou.
Encyclopedia article on Reindeer - Infoplease.com Encyclopedia
A good introduction to Reindeer which includes description and a brief account of their behavior.
Rangifer tarandus: Caribou, Reindeer - Animal Diversity Web, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan
Start here if you are looking for technical information on caribou/reindeer as species. Here you will learn about the place of Rangifer in biological ladder, find good physical description. Briefly covered are life history and conservation.
Caribou - Arctic traveler
This page has an account of observations of caribou, their life, and behavior.
Caribou - B.C. Adventure
Brief guide to caribou.
Rangifer Tarandus taxonomy
9 rangifer subspecies listed.
Woodland Caribou in British Columbia
Good article with general information on Rangifer and specifics on caribou in Canada and Woodland caribou in British Columbia.
Caribou Information
Excellent presentation on Caribou by Caribou Québec
Ancient Caribou
A look at the caribou from the point of view of evolution and adaptation over time.
Caribou - Rangifer tarandus
Guide to caribou.
Wild Reindeer: Incessant Traveller of Tundra
An article in Russian about the annual life cycle of reindeer.