Caribou Amazing Migratory Giants of the Arctic

Caribou with their impressive antlers and sturdy build are icons of the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic regions These migratory animals undertake some of the longest land migrations on Earth traveling hundreds of miles in search of food and suitable carving grounds Their large hooves adapted for walking on snow and marshy terrain carry them across vast distances Caribou are well equipped for life in cold climates Their thick fur and a layer of fat provide insulation They are also strong swimmers able to cross rivers and lakes during their migrations Caribou are herbivores their diet consisting primarily of lichens grasses and willow twigs They play a crucial role in the Arctic ecosystem influencing plant communities and providing food for predators such as wolves