The Caribou
Caribou, also called reindeer, are found in northern regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Greenland, as summer approaches, caribou herds head north in one of the world's great large-animal migrations.
During migration, herds of cows (female caribou) leave several weeks before the males, who follow with yearling calves from the previous birthing season.
These beautiful mammals are herbivores and live up to 15 years.
Caribou have large hooves that are useful tools for life in the harsh north-lands. They are big enough to support the animal's bulk on snow and to paddle it efficiently through the water. The hoof's underside is hollowed out like a scoop and used for digging through the snow in search of food. Its sharp edges give the animal good purchase on rocks or ice.
Caribou are the only deer in which male and females both have antlers—though only some females have them. Cows have one calf each year, which can stand after only a few minutes and move on with its mother by the next day!
Size relative to man:
Sadly these creatures are endangered,Caribou are traditionally vital to indigenous northern people throughout much of their range.
This 'big' guy is a nasty man, what does he do with the caribou... eat them ?
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