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THE WOODLAND CARIBOU Image from Google Images

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THE WOODLAND CARIBOU

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THE AMAZING BUT NOT WELL KNOWN ANIMAL

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HABITAT

Snowy cold forests and fields are caribous’ natural habitat.

National Geographic. Com 2011. August 30, 2011. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The caribou are bigger than deer but smaller than elk. They are 4 to 5 feet at the shoulder and 240 to 700 pounds.

National Geographic. Com 2011. August 30, 2011. http://nationalgeographic.com/

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PREDATOR OR PREY?

The caribou are prey to wolves, mountain lions, and hunters.

Graham, Haslam, Amy, William. The Woodland Caribou. Berkely Heights,NJ: Enslow Publishers inc., 2003.

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ENDANGERED OR EXTINCT?

The caribou is designated as endangered. Many organizations are trying to help them to be delisted and back to a thriving species.

NationalGeographic.com 2011. August 30, 2011. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

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EATING HABITS

Is the Caribou an Omnivore,

Herbivore, or Carnivore?

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HERBIVORE

National Geographic.com. 2011. August 30, 2011.

http:// www.nationalgeographic.com/

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Herbivores eat only plant material such as leaves, grasses, and shrubs.

Grahm, Haslam, Amy, William. The Woodland Caribou. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers inc., 2003.

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REPRODUCTION

A female caribou is called a cow.

A cow is capable of having ONE calf each year.

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ADAPTATIONS

The caribou have large hooves that help them walk in the snow and paddle efficiently through 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 balance on rocks or ice.

National Geographic.com 2011. August 30, 2011. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

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FAST FACTS

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FAST FACTS

Calves can weigh up to 75 pounds

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FAST FACTS

Calves can weigh up to 75 pounds

Calves can learn to walk/run the same day they’re born

Information found at www.nationalgeographic.com

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You now know more about the woodland caribou, or better known as, The Reindeer.

Snyder, Gregory. “Caribou”. World Book 2001. Chicago: Chicago, 2001.