Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are found throughout Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. There are many subspecies of Caribou, some large migrating herds and other more stagnant, non-migratory populations. The largest migrating herd is the Taimyr herd found in the Siberian tundra with between 400,000 and 1,000,000 individuals. Sadly, several subspecies are rare and some are already extinct. Caribou have seen a population decline of over 40% in the last 25years. This beautiful animal has a rich history alongside many circumpolar peoples, and is an absolute treasure that must be preserved for all time.
Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are found throughout Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. There are many subspecies of Caribou, some large migrating herds and other more stagnant, non-migratory populations. The largest migrating herd is the Taimyr herd found in the Siberian tundra with between 400,000 and 1,000,000 individuals. Sadly, several subspecies are rare and some are already extinct. Caribou have seen a population decline of over 40% in the last 25years. This beautiful animal has a rich history alongside many circumpolar peoples, and is an absolute treasure that must be preserved for all time.
