See Reindeer: Taxonomy), also known as Eastern woodland caribou, boreal forest caribou and forest-dwelling caribou, is a North American subspecies of reindeer (or caribou in North America) found primarily in Canada with small populations in the United States.

There are four extant recognized subspecies of caribou in North America, of which woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) is the southernmost, having historically ranged throughout most of southern Canada and portions of the United States.

Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), a subspecies of caribou, occur across the boreal regions of North America and are comprised of eight recognized populations. Most of the global population of woodland caribou occurs in the boreal forests of Canada.

Mar 23, 2023 · The southern mountain caribou distinct population segment (DPS) of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) is currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, with designated critical habitat.

Woodland Caribou Facts. Males can grow a rack of antlers longer than one metre in about 6 months; Caribou are the only species in the deer family (Cervidae) where both males and females grow antlers. However, females may only have one antler, or even none! Use their hooves to dig for food under the snow

Woodland caribou, a subspecies of the caribou (Rangifer tarandus), are uniquely adapted to life in the dense forest habitats of North America. Unlike their tundra-dwelling relatives, woodland caribou prefer the boreal forest, where they have developed distinct migratory patterns that are less extensive but crucial for accessing seasonal food ...

Woodland caribou (R. t. caribou) extended south to 42 degrees N and were found in parts of New England, New York, the Upper Great Lakes states, Montana, Idaho and Washington. By the 1970s, woodland caribou had been eliminated from the eastern United States and most of eastern Canada, extending only to approximately 48 degrees N . [47]

Woodland caribou are the most endangered mammal in the lower 48 states. The Selkirk Mountains population is estimated to be 41 caribou, and doesn't appear to be increasing. These caribou move back and forth from Idaho to Canada and Washington.

Woodland caribou may refer to two North American reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) populations: Boreal woodland caribou; Migratory woodland caribou

The boreal woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), also known as woodland caribou, boreal forest caribou and forest-dwelling caribou, is a North American subspecies of reindeer (or caribou in North America) found only in Canada.