Scientific name -- Rangifer tarandus
Size -- about 275 lbs, 44" at the shoulder for males
Diet -- sedges, evergreen leaves and especially lichen
 
The caribou or reindeer is a large, antlered herd animal that frequents high latitudes. The word "caribou" may have originated from a Micmac word which means "pawer". Caribou are unique among deer in that both males and females have antlers. Caribou migrate a great distance seasonally to calving grounds. They are also capable swimmers. They have long legs, with sharp hooves and hairy toes to provide traction over frozen ground. Caribou are generally silent, but their tendons make sharp clicking sounds which can be heard for a long distance when the animals travel in large groups.

Caribou are preyed upon by bears, wolves, and calves (amazingly) by golden eagles. Mosquitos and black flies can harass caribou enough to affect their health or introduce disease.