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What is a Caribou?

By SamK on January 18, 2024
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Caribou

Caribou, also known as reindeer in Europe, are large, hoofed mammals that belong to the deer family (Cervidae). They are known for their migrations across the tundra and boreal forests of the Arctic and Subarctic regions. Caribou are unique among deer species for having both males and females grow antlers. Their classification can be summarized as follows:

Classification of the Caribou: