*** About Caribou: The caribou, also known as reindeer in Eurasia, are species of deer native to the Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal regions, and mountainous areas of North America. This graceful creature is renowned for its incredible long-distance migrations, the longest of any terrestrial mammal. Adapted superbly to their cold environment, caribou have specialized hooves that allow for efficient movement across snow and tundra as well as swimming. Their diet consists predominantly of lichens in the winter, supplemented by leaves and grasses in the summer. Caribou play a crucial role in the ecological balance, influencing the vegetation of their habitats and serving as prey for numerous predators, including wolves and bears.

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