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JS7U23 Migrating Caribou

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  • What is an Omnivore?
    An animal that eats both meat and plants.
  • True or false? - The fur on a Caribou's antlers is called Velvet.
    True
  • What are some countries where Caribou live?
    Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway.
  • What does harsh mean?
    Difficult or uncomfortable.
  • What type of literature is Migrating Caribou?
    Migrating Caribou is an Informational Science Text
  • What does Barren mean?
    Ground where few plants grow.
  • Why do Caribou need to move south in the Winter?
    Ice and snow covers the vegetation in the Winter so they move south to avoid starvation.
  • Do Caribou have babies in their northern range or southern range?
    Northern.
  • What do Caribou eat?
    Depending on the season, it feeds on various plants, grass and lichens.
  • Where in the world can you find Caribou?
    In the Arctic Circle (Northern Asia, Europe and America)
  • How much Lichen can a Caribou eat in a day?
    about 9 lbs.
  • True or False - Caribou can live up to 15 years in the wild.
    False - The average lifespan of a Caribou is 4.5 years.
  • What is the word used to describe a large group of Caribou?
    a herd.
  • What are ancestors?
    Family members from the past.
  • How many kilometers can a herd of Caribou travel in a day?
    20-65km
  • True or False - Caribou are the only deer where both males and females have antlers.
    True
  • What is a 'Herbivore'?
    An animal that only eats plants.
  • How long do Caribou stay in their Summer range?
    Two months.
  • In what month do the Caribou usually reach their Winter range?
    Decenmber
  • What are some animals that want to eat Caribou?
    wolves, bears, lynx, wolverines and golden eagles.
  • What is a baby Caribou called?
    a calf.
  • What does 'Migrating' mean?
    The process of animals moving from one part of the world to another.
  • How many Caribou are in The Porcupine herd?
    about 125,000 animals.
  • What what is a 'Predator'?
    An animal that will attack and eat another animal.
  • What is the name for a female Caribou?
    a cow.
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