Facts about Caribou Migration Patterns

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   Predator avoidance, particularly from wolves, influences caribou migration timing and route selection as herds move across the landscape.

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   Seasonal food availability drives caribou migration patterns, as herds move north to Arctic tundra in spring to access fresh vegetation and calving grounds.

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   Caribou are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers, a trait that aids females in competing for food during winter migration.

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   During migration, caribou herds follow the same routes across generations, guided by learned knowledge passed from older animals to younger ones.

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   The annual caribou migration is one of the longest overland animal migrations on Earth, with some herds traveling over 3,000 miles round trip.

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