woodland caribou

American  

noun

1. a variety of caribou inhabiting the bogs and forests of eastern Canada, having large, palmate antlers.

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Etymology

Origin of woodland caribou

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

But the destruction of forests means that woodland caribou are threatened or endangered, and the population in Jasper National Park is so small that it is heading toward extinction.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

As they conclude their study, researchers caution that what is good for the deer isn't necessarily suitable for other species, such as the threatened woodland caribou.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

Designated a National Wildlife Area in 2022, it's home to a diverse mix of northern wildlife, including woodland caribou, peregrine falcons, wood bison, wolverines and rusty blackbirds, according to Canadian government data.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022

The federal government is financially backing the Crees’ efforts to create a network of hydrologically connected protected areas with habitats for endangered animals like the woodland caribou.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

The timberwolf and woodland caribou also disappeared from their last Appalachian fastnesses in the first years of this century, and the black bear very nearly followed them.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson