Caribou

A caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is a species of deer found in Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Greenland, Europe, and Asia. It is also known as a reindeer. They are known for their massive annual migrations and for being the only species of deer where both males and females have antlers. 🦌

Caribou have a stout body with a thick coat of brownish-gray fur that provides insulation in cold climates. Both male and female caribou grow antlers, which can be large and are used for defense and for clearing snow to find food. They have large, broad hooves that help them walk on snow and soft ground.

Caribou are found in a variety of habitats, including tundras, forests, and mountains. They are herbivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and lichens, which they are able to find under the snow.

Caribou are a social species that live in large herds. They are known for their spectacular migrations, traveling thousands of miles each year between their summer and winter feeding grounds. They are also known for the distinctive clicking sound their tendons make as they walk.