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Woodland caribou
Mountain Caribou
Although the same subspecies as woodland caribou found throughout boreal Canada, Mountain Caribou's different use of habitat makes it an ecotype unique to the mountains of BC. Both types are considered vulnerable to loss of forest habitat.
NWT Woodland Caribou
Information on Woodland caribou, including biology, habitat, distribution.
Woodland Caribou Dawson's subspecies
General information on Woodland caribou and on the Dawson's subspecies that is now extinct
Woodland Caribou Atlantic-Gaspésie population
General information on Woodland caribou and on this specific population
Woodland Caribou Southern Mountain population
General information on Woodland caribou and on this specific population. Some 3,120 to 3,270 constitute the Southern Mountain population which occurs in the southern parts of British Columbia and Alberta.
Woodland Caribou Boreal population
General information on Woodland caribou and on this specific population. Some 40,300 to 47,100 constitute the Boreal population which inhabits the boreal forests from British Columbia to Labrador.
Woodland Caribou in British Columbia
Good article with general information on Rangifer and specifics on caribou in Canada and Woodland caribou in British Columbia.
Woodland Caribou - Endangered Species Information System
Very comprehensive information on woodland caribou. Sections covered are taxonomy, legal status of the species as endangered in the US, habitats, diet, behavior, management. References on woodland caribou at the end of the page.
Secretive and Rare: Woodland Caribou - Saskatchewan Naturally Magazine
Good article about woodland caribou in general, problems it is facing, and its distinct features in Saskatchewan.
Other Woodland Caribou Links
Raysweb page with many links to Woodland Caribou sites.
Woodland Caribou - American Museum of Natural History
Good page on Woodland Caribou, and their population in Selkirk Mountains, in the states of Washington and Idaho.
Woodland Caribou - Alberta Environmental Protection
Great site on Woodland caribou that provides comprehensive information with great site design.
Woodland Caribou - Raysweb.net site from a series on endangered species
A good source of information on Woodland caribou - includes information on species in general and Woodland caribou in Alberta, Canada.
Woodland Caribou - Oregon City School District #62
Good compilation of essential facts on Woodland caribou.
Woodland Caribou, Part 1 - ecology database
Here you will find a nice guide on caribou biology, description, their habitat, and habits.
Woodland Caribou, Part 2 - ecology database
The second part of the caribou guide tells about mating of these animals and some secreets of their antlers.
Woodland Caribou - University of Calgary
Brief sheet of essential facts on woodland caribou.
Woodland Caribou - Environmental Affairs Office, Washington State Department of Transportation
A brief description of physical characteristics and behavior of caribou.
Woodland Caribou guide
Essential facts about Woodland caribou.
Woodland Caribou - threatened species
Good site on Woodland caribou, their status in Alberta, Canada.
Woodland Caribou in Southern Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Southern Jasper National Park is home to a small population of threatened woodland caribou which remain in the park year-round and number less than 150.
Habitat loss clouds future for ‘grey ghosts’
A story about problems that woodland caribou are facing.