woodland caribou
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of woodland caribou
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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One of the most remarkable efforts at evidence synthesis I’ve come across was a Level 7 decision about a vulnerable population of woodland caribou in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
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
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