Woodland Caribou (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several large caribou living in coniferous forests of southern Canada; in some classifications included in the species Rangifer tarandus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The woodland caribou is a subspecies of caribou that is well adapted to life in the boreal forest of Canada.
- Woodland caribou are found in the coniferous forests of southern Canada, where they feed on lichens and other vegetation.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the woodland caribou and its habitat from the impacts of human activity.
- The woodland caribou is listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act in Canada due to declining populations.
- Habitat fragmentation and degradation are major threats to the survival of the woodland caribou in Canada.