Stats

Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Size: Large
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Herd
Biome: Tundra
Range: Northern Hemisphere
Movement: Running
Breeding: Live Birth
Defense: Herd Safety
Status: Vulnerable

About

Caribou, a subspecies of reindeer, are the largest members of the deer family and are native to the Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. They are well-adapted to cold environments, with thick fur and large hooves that help them traverse snow and ice.

Life cycle

1.
newborn fawn
A spotted fawn stays hidden in tall grass while its mother forages, lying motionless to avoid notice.
2.
juvenile
A weaned juvenile follows the herd, browsing alongside adults and losing its spots as its coat darkens.
3.
adult
Fully grown, taking part in the rut.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Genus: Rangifer
Species: Rangifer tarandus