Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
Females of the deer species do not sport antlers. The caribou, however, is the only exception to the rule. They lose their antlers later than the males do. This allows them to forage and defend themselves if threatened.
Reproduction
From 18 to 30 months old, mating takes place between late September and early November. A single fawn is born in June after an approximate 7 ½ month gestation period and is weaned after 4 months.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding on lichen, moss, grasses, bark, leaves and twigs.
Prédateurs
Grey wolf and grizzly bear. Fawns can be the prey of Canada Lynx, black bear, wolverine and golden eagle.
Longévité
Up to 12 years in the wild and 15 in captivity.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Northern elk
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Grey wolf
Domestic pig
Black-tailed prairie dog
Domestic horse
White-tailed deer
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
