CHAPTER 4 – Caribou

摘要: Barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are an important component of the arctic landscape in Alaska because their high value to subsistence and sport hunters, indigenous Native cultures, general public, functioning terrestrial ecosystems. For many people, also have come symbolize wilderness character Arctic, well-being populations often is regarded as indicator health Thus, maintaining viable, healthy herds a priority issue, figure prominently landuse decisions Alaska. This chapter presents overview population status, life history, distribution, abundance, responses human activities Alaska, emphasizing Central Arctic Herd (CAH).